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- Dominion_of_Fiji abstract "The Dominion of Fiji was the official name of Fiji between October 1970 and 6 October 1987. When British rule ended in 1970, the Fijian Islands were given independence as a Dominion, in which the British monarch, Elizabeth II, remained head of state as Queen of Fiji, represented by the Governor-General. The Republic of Fiji, removing Elizabeth II as head of state, was proclaimed on 6 October 1987 after two military coups. During the Dominion period, the following Governors-General held office: Sir Robert Sidney Foster 10 October 1970 – 13 February 1973 Ratu Sir George Cakobau 13 February 1973 – 12 February 1983 Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau 12 February 1983 – 6/15 October 1987The following held office as prime minister (and head of government) of the Dominion of Fiji: Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara 10 October 1970 – 13 April 1987 Timoci Bavadra13 April 1987 – 14 May 1987Elizabeth II visited Fiji twice, in 1973 and 1977.Following the election of the ethnically Indian-dominated government of Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra (although he personally was an indigenous Fijian) on 13 April 1987, Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka carried out the first of two military coups on 14 May 1987. At first, Rabuka expressed loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II. However, Governor-General Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, in an effort to uphold Fiji's constitution, refused to swear in the new (self-appointed) government headed by Rabuka, and so Rabuka declared a republic on 6 October 1987. This was accepted by the British government on 15 October 1987, and Ganilau resigned on the same day. In a letter addressed to Queen Elizabeth II, Ganilau wrote:"With humble duty, I wish to submit to you the following advice, acting in my capacity as your representative in Fiji. Owing to the uncertainty of the political and constitutional situation in Fiji, I have now made up my mind to request Your Majesty to relieve me of my appointment as Governor-General with immediate effect. This I do with utmost regret, but my endeavours to preserve constitutional government in Fiji have proved in vain, and I can see no alternative way forward. With deepest respect, Penaia Ganilau, Governor-General."Following the establishment of a republic, former Governor-General Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau became the first President of Fiji, in December 1987.".
- Dominion_of_Fiji anthem God_Bless_Fiji.
- Dominion_of_Fiji anthem God_Save_the_Queen.
- Dominion_of_Fiji currency Fijian_dollar.
- Dominion_of_Fiji dissolutionDate "1987-10-06".
- Dominion_of_Fiji dissolutionYear "1987".
- Dominion_of_Fiji foundingDate "1970-10-10".
- Dominion_of_Fiji foundingYear "1970".
- Dominion_of_Fiji motto "("Fear God and honour the Queen")".
- Dominion_of_Fiji thumbnail Flag_of_Fiji_1924-1970.svg?width=300.
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- Dominion_of_Fiji wikiPageWikiLinkText "Dominion of Fiji".
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- Dominion_of_Fiji callingCode "679".
- Dominion_of_Fiji capital "Suva".
- Dominion_of_Fiji commonLanguages Fijian_language.
- Dominion_of_Fiji commonLanguages "English".
- Dominion_of_Fiji commonName "Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji continent "Oceania".
- Dominion_of_Fiji conventionalLongName "Dominion of Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji country "Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji currency Fijian_dollar.
- Dominion_of_Fiji dateEnd "--10-06".
- Dominion_of_Fiji dateStart "--10-10".
- Dominion_of_Fiji deputy "Kamisese Mara".
- Dominion_of_Fiji deputy "Timoci Bavadra".
- Dominion_of_Fiji empire "Independent".
- Dominion_of_Fiji era "Cold War".
- Dominion_of_Fiji eventEnd "Republic proclaimed".
- Dominion_of_Fiji eventStart "Independence".
- Dominion_of_Fiji flag "Flag of Fiji".
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- Dominion_of_Fiji governmentType "Constitutional monarchy".
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- Dominion_of_Fiji leader Elizabeth_II.
- Dominion_of_Fiji legislature Parliament_of_Fiji.
- Dominion_of_Fiji nationalAnthem "God Bless Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji nationalAnthem "God Save The Queen".
- Dominion_of_Fiji nationalAnthem "Royal anthem".
- Dominion_of_Fiji nationalMotto "("Fear God and honour the Queen")".
- Dominion_of_Fiji p "Colonial Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji region "Melanesia".
- Dominion_of_Fiji representative "George Cakobau".
- Dominion_of_Fiji representative "Penaia Ganilau".
- Dominion_of_Fiji representative "Robert Sidney Foster".
- Dominion_of_Fiji s "Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji statArea "18274".
- Dominion_of_Fiji statPop "588068".
- Dominion_of_Fiji statPop "715375".
- Dominion_of_Fiji statYear "1976".
- Dominion_of_Fiji statYear "1986".
- Dominion_of_Fiji symbol "Coat of arms of Fiji".
- Dominion_of_Fiji titleDeputy Prime_Minister_of_Fiji.
- Dominion_of_Fiji titleLeader Monarchy_of_Fiji.
- Dominion_of_Fiji titleRepresentative Governor-General_of_Fiji.
- Dominion_of_Fiji wikiPageUsesTemplate Template:Commonwealth_realms.