We bring you some quick details about Hawaii State, the 11th state in the list of US states in alphabetical order.
On August 21, 1959, Hawaii (Hawaiian: Hawai’i) was admitted as the 50th state of the United States. A group of volcanic islands located in the middle Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the state of Hawaii.
The islands are located 2,397 miles (3,857 kilometers) east of San Francisco, California, and 5,293 miles (8,516 kilometers) west of Manila, Philippines, making them the world’s most isolated nation. Honolulu is the state capital and is located on the island of Oahu.
It is believed that the name comes from Hawaiki, which was the old name of Raiatea, which was the ancestral home of Polynesians.
Hawaii has a thriving economy that is based on agricultural and manufacturing diversification. Research and development in oceanography, geophysics, astronomy, satellite communications, and biomedicine are among the activities carried out in Hawaii that are of national and international significance.
Informally known as the “Crossroads of the Pacific,” this state is strategically essential to the United States’ worldwide military system and acts as a transportation hub for the Pacific Basin’s transportation network.
Mauna Kea is the highest mountain in Hawaii State and is the state’s most prominent landmark (13,796 ft). Mauna Loa (13,679 ft) is the world’s tallest volcano and the world’s largest volcanic mountain by volume.
The following are some of the most notable attractions in Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii), Haleakala National Park (Maui), Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (Hawaii), Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu), USS Arizona and USS Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor, The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Oahu), Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the United States), Bishop Museum (all in Honolulu).
Barack Obama, who was born in Hawaii State, was elected President of the United States in 2008.
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Hawaii State Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation | HI |
| State Capital | Honolulu |
| State Size | Total (Land + Water): 10,931 sq miles; Land Only: 6,423 sq miles |
| Number of Counties | 67 |
| Time Zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone |
| Bordering States | None |
| Highest Point | Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii, 13,803 feet |
| National Parks | Haleakala National Park Hawaii Volcanoes National Park |
| State Population (2020) | 1,455,271 |
| State Population Density | 226.6 people / square mile |
| Area Codes | 808 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) | Honolulu (341,302) East Honolulu (47,540) Pearl City (45,605) Hilo (45,056) Waipahu (39,469) |
Hawaii State Flag
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Hawaii State Symbols
| State Bird | Nene |
| State Dance | Hula |
| State Fish | Rectangular triggerfish |
| State Flower | Hibiscus |
| State Gem | Ekaha ku moana (black coral) |
| State Individual Sport | Surfing |
| State Insect | Pulelehua (Kamehameha Butterfly) |
| State Kahiko Musical Instrument | Pahu |
| State Land Mammal | Hawaiian hoary bat |
| State Mammal | Hawaiian monk seal |
| State Marine Mammal | Humpback whale |
| State Motto | Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) |
| State Nickname | Aloha State |
| State Plant | Taro |
| State Spirit | The Aloha Spirit |
| State Team Sport | Outrigger canoe paddling |
| State Tree | Kukui (also called candlenut tree) |
State Seal of Hawaii
Sports Teams
| Major Sports Teams | None |
| NCAA Division I Schools | The University of Hawaii at Manoa (Big West) |
Popular Tourist Attractions
Hawaii State has quite a few interesting tourist attractions, qualifying it as one of the 25 best vacations spots in the United States.
- Aulani: Resort hotel in Kapolei, on the island of Oahu.
- Diamond Head: State park in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
- Haleakala National Park: National park on the southeastern part of Maui.
- Hanauma Bay: State park in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood, on the island of Oahu.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Volcano park on the Big Island.
- Honolulu Zoo: Zoo in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
- Kilauea: Active volcano on the Big Island.
- Lanikai Beach: Beach in Kailua, on the island of Oahu.
- Kualoa Ranch: Natural reserve and cattle ranch in Kaneohe, on the island of Oahu.
- Mauna Kea: Dormant volcano on the Big Island.
- Pearl Harbor: Sea harbor and historical landmark on the island of Oahu.
- Polynesian Cultural Center: Theme park in Laie, on the island of Oahu.
- Road to Hana: Scenic road that connects the towns Kahului and Hana on the island of Maui.
- Turtle Bay Resort: Resort hotel in Kahuku, on the island of Oahu.
- USS Arizona: Historic battleship in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
- USS Missouri: Historic battleship in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
- Waikiki Beach: Beach in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
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Popular Foods In Hawaii
Hawaii is famous for the following foods:
- Poke Bowl
- Spam Musubi
- Kalua Pig
- Loco Moco
- Manapua
- Shaved Ice
- Lau Lau
- Saimin
- Poi
- Lomi Salmon
- Acai Bowl
- Haupia Pie
- Malasadas
Related: 36 Interesting and fun facts about Hawaii
Famous People Born In Hawaii
Nobel Prize Winners
- Barack H. Obama (Peace, 2009)
United States Presidents
- Barak Obama (44th President)
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Lauren Graham
- Nicole Kidman
- Jason Momoa
Famous Singers
- Yvonne Elliman
- Anuhea Jenkins
- Bruno Mars
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Hawaii Fun Facts
- Iolani Palace in Honolulu is the only royal palace in the United States.
- Hawaii is the southernmost state in the United States.
- Ka Lae on the Big Island of Hawaii is the southernmost point in the United States.
- Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.
- Hawaii is one of the two states in the United States that do not observe Daylight Savings Time (Arizona is the other).
Summary of Hawaii State Profile
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