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1500 BCE
Fiji Islands First Settled
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Dutch Explorers visit Fiji
The Dutch had a brief encounter with the people of Fiji in 1643 -
Captain James Cook visits Fiji
Captain James Cook of England spent time with Fiji inhabitants in 1774. -
Christianity comes to Fiji
Chief Ratu Cakobau Converts to Christianity and becomes King -
Fiji Gains Independence
Fiji gained its independence from the British Colonies in 1970. -
Military Coup under General Sitiveni Ruka leads coup
Power is restored to native Fijians. -
Rabuka elected prime minister
Mara elected president. -
Military Coup takes over Fiji and declares martial law
a 3rd coup once again changes the government. -
A 4th coup in 20 years again changes the government.
Commodore Frank Bainimarama siezes control of the government. -
New constitution established