![]() ![]() Rhodesia was the de facto successor state to the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, which had been self-governing since achieving responsible government in 1923. Rhodesia ( / r oʊ ˈ d iː ʒ ə/, / r oʊ ˈ d iː ʃ ə/ Shona: Rodizha) officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, was an unrecognised state in Southern Africa from 1965 to 1979, equivalent in territory to modern Zimbabwe. After Rhodesia became a republic in March 1970, the President replaced the OAtG as the highest official and the Governor returned to London. ![]() The highest official of Rhodesia held the title " Officer Administering the Government" (OAtG) as he acted in lieu of the official Governor, who remained at his post but was ignored. ^ The government recognised Queen Elizabeth II as the official Head of State from 1965 to 1970. ![]()
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