Hawaii Facts

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009

Hawaiian Facts

• Hawaii lies 2,397 miles west - southwest of San Francisco
• South Point on the Island of Hawaii is the southern most point in the United States
• Hawaii is actually a 1,523 - mile chain of islets and eight main islands. Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau
• Hawaii has the world's most active Volcano, Kilauea crater on Mauna Loa
• Mt. Waialeale on Kauai is known to be the wettest place on earth
• Hawaii is the only state with an official native language
• Hawaii boasts the most diverse population mix of all the states
• Hawaii is the only state ever governed directly by monarchs who were recognized by international law. Iolani Palace on the Island of Oahu is the only royal palace in the United States.
• During WWI, many Hawaiians went into the service

Other Fun Facts:

Capital: Honolulu

Date of Statehood: August 21, 1959

Population: 1,224,398 ( 2001 estimation )

Primary Industry: Tourism

State Bird: Nene or Hawaiian Goose

State Mammal: Humpback Whale

State Tree: Kukui or Candlenut

State Flower: Yellow Hibiscus

State Motto: Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono ( The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In Righteousness )

State Song: Hawaii Pono'i

State Gem: Black Coral

Nickname: Aloha State