Fiji

The British established the Colony of Fiji after a brief period of independence.

Fiji became independent from British rule and was known as the Dominion of Fiji.

Following a series of coups, Fiji was declared a republic by the military government.

Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power in a military coup.

President Ratu Josefa Iloilo abrogated the 1997 Constitution following a court ruling.

A democratic election took place; Bainimarama's party won a significant majority.