Wonderclub's Hawaii, USA, locator map

Facts and Figures

Statehood Hawaii became the 50th USA state on August 21, 1959. Comprised of 8 major islands (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau) and a series of smaller ones, Hawaii is the world's longest island chain.

Capital Honolulu

Population 1,187,000

Nickname The Aloha State

Motto "The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In Righteousness"

Climate The Hawaiian Island's weather is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year. There are only 2 seasons: the summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) that extend from May to October and the winter months (Ho'oilo) that run from November to April. The average day-time summer temperature at sea level is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C) while the average day-time winter temperature is 78 degrees (25.6 C).

Bird Hawaiian Goose

Flower Red Hibiscus

Song "Hawaii Ponoi"

Land

Area 10,932 sq miles

Coastline - Shoreline 750 miles - 1,052 miles

Number of Counties 5

Highest Point Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft.

Lowest Point Sea Level, Pacific Ocean

Recommended Links

State of Hawaii web site

State of Hawaii information site

Weather current conditions in Honolulu

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