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== Politics ==
[[File:Cocco Town Hall.jpg|thumb|The Town Hall of Cocco, which serves as the ''de facto'' administrative center
Due to its precarious geopolitical situation, the island lacks proper representation in the Aponivian House of Confederation. Consequently, Barbanerans have put a substantial focus on municipal elections, which operate regularly. Among these local elections, that of the Mayor of Cocco is seen as having a particular importance. The Mayor of Cocco does not have more power than any other mayor but is seen as an indicator of where the island is headed<ref>''The Barbaneran, March 23rd, 2011''</ref>. The Town Hall of Cocco is also where all mayors meet quarterly to discuss the state of the island. These discussions are attended by the Minister of Barbanera, a member of the Aponivian Cabinet. This Minister's task is to report back to the Prime Ministers of Aponivia who will submit bills for the Barbanerans if such a policy requires a vote in the House of Confederation.
Mayors and councilors campaign together as a ''squadra'' (lit. "team"). The ''squadra'' with the most votes is elected for a four-year term. While many of these teams are independent, some are alligned with particular positions relevant to the island's situation. These major factions are the ''Dividere'' (those wanting West-Zwartbaar to be recognised as a distinct entity), the ''Riunione'' (those wanting the whole island to be under Aponivian control), and the ''Lasciare'' (those wanting to form an independent island nation). Collaboration between the factions is common and those in the same faction do not necessarily agree on all policy.
=== Administrative divisions ===
Barbanera is divided into 12 administrative divisions. Despite their name, these divisions mainly exist for the postal service. Locally, they are occasionally used to refer to what region a person is from.
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Pinna, Baia Julian, Ananas, and Corsaltiempo are fully occupied by [[West-Zwartbaar]]. Parts of Portovest, Giungula, and Pappagallo are also occupied. The occupied territory is managed under the same divisions but under different names.
== Demographics ==
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