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 |
| 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 Missouri: Historic battleship in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
- Waikiki Beach: Beach in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
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 January 30, 2023.
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