Kingdom of Fiji: Map & History
The Kingdom of Fiji, also known as the Kingdom of Viti, was a short-lived monarchy in Fiji.
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The Kingdom of Fiji, also known as the Kingdom of Viti, was a short-lived monarchy in Fiji. It existed from 1871 to 1874, with Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau as King.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Fiji
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Fiji covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Fiji's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Fiji in Depth
History
The Kingdom of Fiji was the first unified Fijian state, and it covered all of modern Fiji, except the island of Rotuma. Cakobau was the Vunivalu (Warlord or Paramount Chief) of the island of Bau. His father, Tanoa Visawaqa, had conquered the Burebasaga Confederacy but never subdued western Fiji. Cakobau controlled most of the eastern parts of the Fijian Islands and declared himself King of Fiji (Tui Viti). This met with opposition from other chiefs, who regarded him as at best first among equals. However, in June 1871, John Bates Thurston, the British honorary consul, persuaded the Fijian chiefs to accept a constitutional monarchy with Cakobau as the King, but with real power in the hands of a cabinet and legislature dominated by Australian settlers.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Fiji (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Fiji: Key Facts
| Capital | Levuka |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Dissolved | 1874 |
Succeeded by
- Colony of Fiji
Facts from Wikidata Q17515160 (CC0).
Kingdom of Fiji Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 21,696 km² in 1874 CE.
Kingdom of Fiji: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Fiji exist?
The Kingdom of Fiji is dated to 1871 CE – 1876 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Fiji?
The capital of the Kingdom of Fiji was Levuka.
How large was the Kingdom of Fiji at its peak?
At its peak in 1874 the Kingdom of Fiji covered about 21,696 km².
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