Dominion of Fiji

Dominion of Fiji
Dominion of Fiji
Commonwealth Realm
1970–1987
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto
Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui
Fear God and honour the Queen
Anthem
God Bless Fiji
Location of Dominion of Fiji(dark red) in Oceania (light yellow)
Capital Suva
Language(s) English, Fijian
Government Constitutional Monarchy
Queen of Fiji
 - 1970-87 Elizabeth II
Governor-General
 - 1970-1973 Robert Foster
 - 1973-1983 George Cakobau
 - 1983-1987 Penaia Ganilau
Prime Minister
 - 1970-1987 Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
 - 1987 Timoci Bavadra
Historical era Cold War
 - Independence 10 October 1970
 - Became Republic 28 September 1987
Currency Fijian Pound

The Dominion of Fiji, also known simply as Fiji, was a predecessor to modern-day Fiji and an independent state and that existed between October 1970 and 26 October 1987. When British rule ended in 1970, Fiji was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the coup d'etat of 1987.The Republic of Fiji came into existence on 1st October 1987. During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state of Fiji, and was represented in Fiji by a governor-general. The following governors-generals held office in Fiji during the dominion period:

  1. Sir Robert Sidney Foster 10 October 1970-13 February 1973
  2. Ratu Sir George Cakobau 13 February 1973-12 February 1983
  3. Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau 12 February 1983-6 October 1987

The following held office as prime minister (and head of government) of the Dominion of Fiji during this period:

  1. Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara 10 October 1970 - 13 April 1987
  2. Timoci Bavadra13 April 1987 - 14 May 1987

Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, former governor general Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau became the first President of Fiji.

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