Everything You Need To Know About Hawaii
Hawaii
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono – “The life of the land is perpetuated in Righteousness”
State Capital: Honolulu
State Population: 1.4 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Aloha State
Abbreviation: HI
Region: Pacific/Western
Year of Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th state)
States That Share a Border: None
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose)
Flower: Yellow Hibiscus
Tree: Kukui (Candlenut)
Flag: Hawaiian Flag
Animal: White-tailed Deer
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Pearl Harbor National Memorial – Historic site honoring those who served during World War II and the events of December 7, 1941.
Waikīkī Beach – Famous beach known for its soft sand, gentle waves, and scenic ocean views.
Mauna Kea – Tallest mountain on Earth from base to peak
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – National park where visitors can see active volcanoes and unique lava landscapes.
- Diamond Head – a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Poke – A traditional Hawaiian dish made from raw, cubed fish (usually ahi tuna) mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, and seaweed.
Kalua Pig – Slow-cooked pork traditionally prepared in an underground oven (imu), giving it a smoky, tender flavor.
Loco Moco – Comfort food made of rice topped with a hamburger patty, fried egg, and gravy.
Spam Musubi – A popular snack consisting of grilled Spam on rice, wrapped with seaweed, inspired by Japanese cuisine.
Haupia – A coconut milk–based dessert, similar to pudding, often served at luaus.
Hawaii Maps
Rivers Map
Hawaii Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
Hawaii Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Hawaii is the only U.S. state made entirely of islands.
It has two official languages: English and Hawaiian.
Hawaii was once an independent kingdom before becoming a U.S. state.
Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest when measured from base to summit.
- Hawaii is the most isolated population center on Earth.
Here’s a video about the state of Hawaii by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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