Hawaii Information
As the only state made up entirely of islands, Hawaii offers a warm tropical climate, beaches, volcanoes, and Polynesian culture. The Big Island is home to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which has both the world’s largest and most active volcanoes. Visitors to the islands can spend their days surfing, kayaking, whale watching, hiking, or soaking up the sun on the beautiful beaches. By night, experience the native culture by attending a luau and learning to hula dance.
Hawaii Facts
| Capital: Honolulu |
| Size: 6,423 square miles |
| Population: 1,295,178 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: The Aloha State |
| Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono (Hawaiian: "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness") |
| Date of Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th) |
| Border States: None |
| State Animal: Humpback Whale |
| State Bird: Nene |
| State Flower: Hibiscus |
| State Tree: Kukui |
| State Song: "Hawai'i Pono'i" |
| Major Cities: Honolulu, Hilo, Lahaina |
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