How many years did Great Britain rule Fiji?
96 years
When did Fiji become a British colony?
1874
Is Fiji still a British colony?
The Colony of Fiji was a British Crown colony that existed from 1874 to 1970 in the territory of the present-day nation of Fiji….
| Colony of Fiji | |
|---|---|
| Status | British colony |
| Capital | Levuka (1874–1877) Suva (1877–1970) |
| Common languages | English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
Which country achieved independence from Britain in 1970?
Colonies, Protectorates and Mandates
| Country | Pre-independence name (different) | Year of independence or first stage |
|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 1970 | |
| The Gambia | Gambia | 1965 |
| Ghana | Gold Coast, Togoland (Togoland got absorbed into the Gold Coast in 1957) | 1957 |
| Grenada | Grenada, Windward Islands | 1974 |
Is New Zealand under British rule?
New Zealand does not have an Independence Day to celebrate – the country’s independence from Britain was gained in many small steps rather than all at once. In the 2000s New Zealand is independent from Britain in almost every way, but Queen Elizabeth II is still the country’s official head of state.
Why did the British want New Zealand?
Britain was motivated by the desire to forestall the New Zealand Company and other European powers (France established a very small settlement at Akaroa in the South Island later in 1840), to facilitate settlement by British subjects and, possibly, to end the lawlessness of European (predominantly British and American) …
Who colonized New Zealand?
The Dutch. The first European to arrive in New Zealand was the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. The name New Zealand comes from the Dutch ‘Nieuw Zeeland’, the name first given to us by a Dutch mapmaker.
Which countries are still British colonies?
Current territories
- Anguilla.
- Bermuda.
- British Antarctic Territory.
- British Indian Ocean Territory.
- British Virgin Islands.
- Cayman Islands.
- Falkland Islands.
- Gibraltar.