Hawaii is known for:
- Aloha shirt
- Luaus
- The Hula dance
- Lei
- Stunning beaches
- Volcanic activity
- Water sports
- High cost of living
- Coffee
- Surfing
- Pineapple
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 |
| Tallest Building | The Central Ala Moana in Honolulu, 435 feet |
| Largest Stadium | War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, capacity 20,000 |
| National Parks | Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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| 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)
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Government & Legislature
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) |
| Nickname |
Aloha State |
| State Plant | Taro |
| State Spirit | The Aloha Spirit |
| State Team Sport | Outrigger canoe paddling |
| State Tree |
Kukui (also called candlenut tree) |
Sports Teams
Popular Tourist Attractions
- 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 Arizona was sunk by the Japanese during the Pearl Harbor attack.
- USS Missouri: Historic battleship in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. USS Missouri is most famous for hosting the surrender ceremony of Japan on September 2, 1945, that signaled the end of World War II.
- Waikiki Beach: Beach in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Festivals and Events
Top festivals and events in Hawaii. They are listed in approximate order of when they take place during the year.
| Festival / Event |
When |
Location |
| Honolulu Festival | March | Honolulu, Oahu |
| Merrie Monarch Festival | April | Big Island |
| Waikiki Spam Jam | April | Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu |
| Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii | Memorial Day | Honolulu, Oahu |
| Maui Film Festival | June | Wailea, Maui |
| Prince Lot Hula Festival | July | Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu, Oahu |
| Ukulele Festival Hawaii | July | Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, Oahu |
| Aloha Festivals | September | Honolulu, Oahu |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | November | Honolulu, Oahu |
| Kona Coffee Cultural Festival | November | Kailua-Kona, Big Island |
Popular Iconic Hawaii Foods
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
Famous People Born In Hawaii
Nobel Prize Winners
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
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).
- In Hawaii you will be fined for riding in the back of a passenger car without a seatbelt, however you can ride in the bed of a pickup truck with no safety equipment
- By law, no building on Kauai is allowed to be built taller than a palm tree.
- Hawaii is the only state in the United States to honor a king, celebrating King Kamehameha Day on June 11th since 1872. King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha the Great) is known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands in 1810.
- There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels include A, E, I, O, and U. Consonants include H, K, L, M, N, P, and W.
- The widest state from east to west is Hawaii, stretching across 1,500 miles.
- In 1970, Hawaii became the first state to legalize abortions on the request of the woman.
This page was last updated on July 10, 2023.
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