Hawaii is an island state of the USA, unique for a number of reasons. It consists of eight islands – from northwest to southeast, Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi. It is separated from the continental United States by 3,800 kilometers as the crow flies, is the southernmost, and was the last to enter the Union. The Polynesian island is a popular holiday destination, particularly popular with Asians.
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Basic information about Hawaii
- State Name: Hawaii
- State Abbreviation: HI
- Capital: Honolulu
- Largest City: Honolulu
- Area: 28,311 km2 (43rd largest U.S. state)
- Population: 1,415,872 (41st highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: HAST (UTC-10), Hawaii does not convert to daylight saving time
- Other Information: Speed Limits in Hawaii, Current Time in Hawaii, Minimum Wage in Hawaii
What to See in the State of Hawaii
- Haleakala National Park
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
- Waikiki Beach
- Hike the Kalalau Trail to the Na Pali Coast
- Humpback whales off the coast of Maui
- Waimea Canyon on the west side of Kauai
- Kalaupapa Historical Park
- Iolani Palace on Oahu
- Ka’anapali Beach
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Hawaii, post in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Hawaii
Date of Hawaii’s Entry into the Union
August 21, 1959 (50th in order)
State of Hawaii nickname
The Aloha State
Hawaii’s highest mountain
Mauna Kea (4,207 metres)
Hawaii Rivers
- Wailuku River (45 km)
- South Fork Kaukonahua Stream (29 km)
- North Fort Kaukonahua Stream (26 km)
- Hanalei River (25 km)
- Kolekole Stream (20 km)
Hawaii Airports
- Honolulu International Airport
- Kahului Airport
- Kona International Airport at Keahole
- Lihue Airport
- Hilo International Airport
Hawaii Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Hawaii
- University of Hawaii
ZIP Codes
96701-96898
Hawaii Weather
Hawaii as an archipelago has a tropical climate, with most of the territory alternating between a dry season (May – October) and a rainy season (October – April).
Average summer temperatures in Hawaii hover around 30 °C during the day and 22 °C at night. Winter in Hawaii is not harsh, with temperatures usually not dropping below 18 °C at night and reaching up to 28 °C during the day, but heavy rains are to be expected. Snow may cover the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
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Hawaii’s Biggest Cities
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu | 371,657 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Pearl City | 47,698 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Hilo | 43,263 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Kailua | 38,635 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Waipahu | 38,216 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Kane’ohe | 34,597 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Mililani Town | 27,629 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Kahului | 26,337 | Show on Map |
| 9 | ‘Eve Gentry | 22,690 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Kīhei | 20,881 | Show on Map |
Hawaii Food Prices
- Menu McMeal at McDonalds Restaurant: $9.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $6.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $5.33
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $2.41
- Milk (1 l): $1.75
- Bread (500 g): $4.66
- Rice (1 kg): $5.68
- Egg (12 pcs): $4.25
- Cheese (1 kg): $15.08
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $12.90
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $15.55
- Apples (1 kg): $6.50
- Bananas (1 kg): $3.21
- Oranges (1 kg): $5.67
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $6.36
- Potatoes (1 kg): $4.17
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $2.19
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.57
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $10.00
Food prices in Honolulu valid in January 2021. Take these as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Hawaii
- Gemstone: black coral
- Hymn: Hawaiʻi Ponoʻi
- Language: Hawaiian, English
- Flower: Hawaiian elderberry
- Plasma: golden-tailed felsuma
- Bird: Hawaiian ladybird
- Fish: ostril
- Mammal: Hawaiian seal, humpback whale
- Sport: surfing, canoe racing
- Tree: Moluccan tung tree
- Dance: hula
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