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.

See also

• Governor-General of Fiji
• Fiji
• Monarchy of Fiji
• Elizabeth II
• Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
• Penaia Ganilau

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