1974 Ellice Islands self-determination referendum
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A referendum on separating from the Gilbert Islands was held in the Ellice Islands (then administered together as the Gilbert and Ellice Islands) between July and September 1974.[1] A rolling ballot was used, starting in July in Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands before being taken to each resident of the Ellice Islands.[1]
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[_] The establishment of a separate Ellice Islands Colony. [_] To remain with the Gilberts as part of the GEIC and what the colony becomes when its status is altered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The result was 93% of voters in favour of separation, with a voter turnout of 88%. In October the following year the islands were officially separated, and four years after the referendum, the islands became the independent nation of Tuvalu, whilst the Gilbert Islands became Kiribati.[2]