If I'm Sicilian, am I still considered Italian?

Question

So I said that I am Sicilian and I still consider myself Italian, now she says I am not Italian I'm sicilian, I need someone to find some good info that i can give her to explain I'm still considered Italian. Yes I know Sicily is an autonomous region but I need to know the ruling am I still considered italian? I think I am because sicily is part of Italy. Thanks

Answer 1

You are Italian. 

 

Same as a Texan in the U.S., still American.

 

 

Answer 2

You have about 1% Italian blood.  Depending on what part of Sicily you are from depends on what your blood line is.  Example, Sicilians from Catania have more Greek blood than anything else.  I hope this helped to answer your question.