Dominion of Toalugi

The Dominion of Toalugi (Toalugian: Arwohad Toatoalugi), officially the Dominion of the Thomas Islands (Arwohad Totomasi Atatyragytur) and commonly known as Toalugi, was an independent within the British  existing between November 25, 1951, and August 12, 1954, established as a result of the Toalugi Act of 1951 allowing the Toalugians to have their own independent state, after a long battle for independence from the.

From 1887 to 1951, Toalugi was ruled by the as a crown colony under the name Thomas Islands, named after the first governor-general of the colony, Majari Thomas. Prior to Thomas's assumption of power, the archipelago was commonly called Toalugi among locals. Under British colonial rule, Toalugi experienced industrial and economic growth, mostly due to its richness in. Trade in the archipelago boosted after the establishment of the Nityrgaye Port in 1904.

After, there have been calls for Toalugian autonomy free from British colonial rule, led by the CIFTI. There have been numerous anti-British rioting and communal violence during the 1920s to the 1930s, mostly in rural areas and smaller towns where British rule is less extant. British flags have also been burned and the flags of the Ayatundiri Nasla kingdom have been flown by anti-colonialists. This was responded to with tight autonomy and the outlawing of the CIFTI in 1934. After and  were granted independence in 1947, Toalugians demanded the same be done in their land.

After a referendum in 1950, in which 93% voted in favor of independence, the Toalugi Act of 1951 was enacted, stating that "The Thomas Islands shall be granted independence as a dominion in the Commonwealth of Nations and must be recognized as such by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The people shall enjoy the freedom and equal rights under this new state," and the archipelago was granted independence as a dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. Its first few months of freedom began with sorrows and disadvantages, as it was one of the poorest nations on Earth at the time. This was changed after Toalugi began trading with fellow states, boosting their economy up to 685% two years later. Koalkinu Ali was the first and the sole governor-general of the new dominion. Due to his demanding and nationalist mindset, in addition to his anti-British attitude, he dissolved the cabinet on August 12, 1954, redesignated Toalugi as a republic, and declared himself president.