Ellice Islands self-determination referendum, 1974
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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] The result was 92.8% of voters in favour of separation. 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] Voter turnout was 88.4%.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 3,799 | 92.8 |
| Against | 293 | 7.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 40 | – |
| Total | 4,132 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,676 | 88.4 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p831 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- ↑ McIntyre, W. David (2012). "The Partition of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands" (PDF). Island Studies Journal. 7 (1): 135–146.
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