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State Name:
Hawaii
Abbreviation:
HI
Capital:
Honolulu
Date of Statehood:
August 21, 1959
Hawaii State Motto:
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka'aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.) (2)
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The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week long festival that began in 1963 by the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and was continued by the private Merrie Monarch Festival community organization. The major purpose of this festival is the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. The festival includes art exhibits, craft fairs, demonstrations, performances, a parade that emphasizes the cultures of Hawaii, and a three-day hula competition. (3)
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Island Color:
Red
Island Flower:
Red lehua ohia
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Population:
148,677
Area:
4,028 sq. miles
Hawaii, also known as the "Big Island", has many spectacular views. There are the mighty volcanoes such as Mauna Loa and Kilauea, the snow on top of Mauna Kea, the Kau Desert, beautiful waterfalls, the Puna Fern Forests, and the colorful orchids of Hilo. The island grows coffee, cattle, sugar, and macadamia nuts. (1)
Island Color:
Pink
Island Flower:
Lokelani
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Population:
117,644
Area:
727 sq. miles
Maui, also known as the "Valley Isle", produces sugar, pineapple, cattle, and horses. The island has the 10,023-foot Haleakala, which is the largest dormant volcano crater in the world. Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of the atmosphere of an old whaling town. (1)
Island Color:
Yellow
Island Flower:
Ilima
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Population:
876,156
Area:
597 sq. miles
Oahu is the most populated island and it is where the capitol city, Honolulu, is located. It has the major airport, and business and financial center. It is also the educational heart of the state. Oahu is the military command center of the Pacific. (1)
Island Color:
Purple
Island Flower:
Mokihana
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Population:
58,303
Area:
552 sq. miles
Kauai also known as the "Garden Island", offers a beautiful view with many plants, waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, and the great "hidden" valley of Kalalau. (1)
Island Color:
Green
Island Flower:
White kukui blossom
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Population:
7,404
Area:
260 sq. miles
Molokai also known as the "Friendly Isle", has diversified agriculture, ranching, tourism and the world's highest sea cliffs along its northern coast. On a 13-square-mile peninsula located below high cliffs is Kalaupapa, the Hansen's Disease settlement, which is officially called Kalawao County, a National Historical Park. (1)
Island Color:
Orange
Island Flower:
Kaunaoa
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Population:
3,193
Area:
140 sq. miles
Lanai also known as Hawaii's "Secluded Island" was formerly known as "Pineapple Island". The majority of the island used to be a Dole Company pineapple plantation. (1)
Island Color:
White
Island Flower:
Pupu shell
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Population:
160
Area:
69 sq. miles
Niihau is a privately owned island that has highly limited access by the general public through helicopter landings at uninhabited sites. The island's principle industry is raising livestock. Legend says that it was the original home of the fire goddess, Pele. (1)
Island Color:
Gray
Island Flower:
Hinahina
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Population:
Uninhabited
Area:
45 sq. miles
Kahoolawe was once targeted by the U.S. Navy and Air Force. No one is allowed to go ashore without permission. (1)
1. The Eight Major Islands. Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau, n.d. Web. 10 July. 2013.
2. State of Hawaii. The US50, n.d. Web. 15 July. 2013.
3. The Merrie Monarch Festival. Merrie Monarch, n.d. Web. 18 July. 2013.
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