Located in the southwest of the United States, Hawaii is a collection of islands together forming the newest of the 50 states of America. Its geographical location is such that it faces Japan on the southeast side and Australia in the northwest. Hawaii was included as the 50th state of America on 21st August 1959. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu and it is located in the island of Oahu. It is the most favorite and happening holiday destination that with equal number of national and international tourists pouring in every year.
Facts about Hawaii :
Following are some of the most intriguing facts about Hawaii:
- Hawaii is the only state of North America that is not actually located in North America.
- It is also the only state that is made up islands all over and does not have a straight line boundary.
- Also known to be the only place that has a royal palace.
- Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
- The state comprises of 8 main islands namely – Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Hawaii.
- Hawaii is the biggest of all the 8 islands.
- It also has its own time zone known as the Hawaiian Standard Time. It runs 2 hrs behind Pacific Standard Time and 5 hrs behind Eastern Standard Time.
- It is the only US state that produces coffee and also is a mass producer and supplier of pineapples.
- Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano is situated in Hawaii.
- Hawaii has the most advanced telecommunications system in the world. In the U.S. it is one amongst 5 states with 100 percent digital switching for telephones and more fiber optic cable per mile, per capita.
- The state boasts to be the only home to one of the rarest species of monk seals.
- Captain James Cook one of the earliest European explorer was the one who found the islands of Hawaii in 1778, and called them Sandwich Islands. Although it was only under the rule of King Kamehameha that these islands were united called the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- Its an island that keeps growing.
Things to do when you visit Hawaii (Hawaii Attractions) :
- Kick start your Hawaiian vacation experience by arranging for the Aloha – a traditional floral greeting at your arrival at the airport and assistance in baggage claim and getting directions to inter-island flight information.
- Witnessing the top view of the island from the flight in itself is intriguing. Places like the Na Pali coast of Kauai, North shore of Molokai or the magical view of the West Maui mountains and the extensive crater of Haleakala. It’s a national park of volcanoes and you get to experience the earth growing before your eyes.
- You can also try parasailing to get a view of these beautiful locales.
- Hawaii is best known for its beaches. All the beaches are open to the public. Some of the best beaches are Anaeho’omalu Bay, Waikoloa Beach, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Kau District, Lumaha’i Beach, Po’ipu Beach Park, Salt Pond Beach Park, Shipwreck Beach, Kā’anapali Beach and so on.
- Biking is one of the popular activities in Hawaii. You could rent a bike and start your own exploration into the beautiful state.
This is one holiday spot no one should lose out on if got the opportunity to visit it someday.
Nice information about hawai…i hope one day i go to hawaii
you should provide information about volcanoes national park in your facts about Hawaii article. anyways, good information. i will plan to go to Hawaii.
hi
does anybody know where is this beautiful place(picture above) in Hawaii?
thanks
Hi Sandra,
This beautiful place shown in picture is the majestic cliffs of the Na Pali coastline. this hawaiian archipelago are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in southwest of the United States and it is one of the popular tourist destinations!!