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Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi] or [həˈwɐjʔi]) is a state in the Western United States, about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from the U.S. mainland in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics.

Hawaii comprises nearly the entire Hawaiian archipelago, 137 volcanic islands spanning 1,500 miles (2,400 km) that are physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.[9] The state's ocean coastline is consequently the fourth-longest in the U.S., at about 750 miles (1,210 km).[d] The eight main islands, from northwest to southeast, are Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi—the last of these, after which the state is named, is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaii Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands make up most of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the United States' largest protected area and the fourth-largest in the world.

Of the 50 U.S. states, Hawaii is the eighth-smallest in land area and the 11th-least populous, but with 1.4 million residents ranks 13th in population density. Two-thirds of the population lives on O'ahu, home to the state's capital and largest city, Honolulu. Hawaii is among the country's most diverse states, owing to its central location in the Pacific and over two centuries of migration. As one of only six majority-minority states, it has the country's only Asian American plurality, its largest Buddhist community,[10] and the largest proportion of multiracial people.[11] Consequently, it is a unique melting pot of North American and East Asian cultures, in addition to its indigenous Hawaiian heritage. As of 2020, Hawaii has the longest life expectancy of any U.S. state, at 80.7 years.[12]

Settled by Polynesians some time between 1000 and 1200 CE, Hawaii was home to numerous independent chiefdoms.[13] In 1778, British explorer James Cook was the first known non-Polynesian to arrive at the archipelago; early British influence is reflected in the state flag, which bears a Union Jack. An influx of European and American explorers, traders, and whalers soon arrived, leading to the decimation of the once isolated Indigenous community by introducing diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, smallpox, measles, leprosy, and typhoid fever, reducing the native Hawaiian population from between 300,000 and one million to less than 40,000 by 1890.[14][15][16]

Hawaii became a unified, internationally recognized kingdom in 1810, remaining independent until American and European businessmen overthrew the monarchy in 1893; this led to annexation by the U.S. in 1898. As a strategically valuable U.S. territory, Hawaii was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, which brought it global and historical significance, and contributed to America's decisive entry into World War II. Hawaii is the most recent state to join the union, on August 21, 1959.[17] In 1993, the U.S. government formally apologized for its role in the overthrow of Hawaii's government, which spurred the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

Historically dominated by a plantation economy, Hawaii remains a major agricultural exporter due to its fertile soil and uniquely tropical climate in the U.S. Its economy has gradually diversified since the mid-20th century, with tourism and military defense becoming the two largest sectors. The state attracts tourists, surfers, and scientists with its diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, active volcanoes, and clear skies on the Big Island. Hawaii hosts the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval command, as well as 75,000 employees of the Defense Department.[18]

Its relative isolation results in one of the highest costs of living in the United States, and Hawaii is the third-wealthiest state.[18]

Etymology

The State of Hawaii derives its name from the name of its largest island, Hawaiʻi. A common explanation of the name of Hawaiʻi is that it was named for Hawaiʻiloa, a figure from Hawaiian oral tradition. He is said to have discovered the islands when they were first settled.[19][20]

The Hawaiian language word Hawaiʻi is very similar to Proto-Polynesian Sawaiki, with the reconstructed meaning "homeland".[e] Cognates of Hawaiʻi are found in other Polynesian languages, including Māori (Hawaiki), Rarotongan (ʻAvaiki) and Samoan (Savaiʻi). According to linguists Pukui and Elbert,[22] "elsewhere in Polynesia, Hawaiʻi or a cognate is the name of the underworld or of the ancestral home, but in Hawaii, the name has no meaning".[23]

Spelling of state name

In 1978, Hawaiian was added to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii as an official state language alongside English.[24] The title of the state constitution is The Constitution of the State of Hawaii. Article XV, Section 1 of the Constitution uses The State of Hawaii.[25] Diacritics were not used because the document, drafted in 1949,[26] predates the use of the ʻokina ⟨ʻ⟩ and the kahakō in modern Hawaiian orthography. The exact spelling of the state's name in the Hawaiian language is Hawaiʻi.[f] In the Hawaii Admission Act that granted Hawaiian statehood, the federal government used Hawaii for the state name. Official government publications, department and office titles, and the Seal of Hawaii use the traditional spelling with no symbols[contradictory] for glottal stops or vowel length.[27][better source needed]

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Very nice vacation spot. Has a huge amount of history and culture. Also has lots of volcanoes.

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he state gem isn't actually a mineral – black coral.

Hawaii has the most amount of endangered species.

Hawaii has the highest life expectancy in the country.

Hawaii's famous macadamia nut isn't native to Hawaii.

Kauai is home to the rainiest place in the country.

Nickname: The Aloha State.

Statehood: 1959; 50th state.

Population (as of July 2015): 1,431,603.

Capital: Honolulu.

Biggest City: Honolulu.

Abbreviation: HI.

State bird: nene, the Hawaiian goose.

State flower: yellow hibiscus.

Hawaii is the most isolated population center on Earth.

Hawaii is the only U.S. state that is permitted to grow coffee commercially.

If measured from East to West, Hawaii is the largest state in the country.

More than a third of the world's supply of pineapples come from the Hawaiian Islands.

Mauna Kea is the tallest peak in the world. ...

Honolulu is the most isolated city of its size in the world. ...

'Iolani Palace is the only official royal residence in the U.S., and had electricity years before the White House. ...

Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.

Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, its laid-back lifestyle, and its delicious food. From traditional Hawaiian dishes like poi and laulau to modern favorites like poke and Kalua pig, you are in for a treat after exploring the mountains or surfing the waves.

World-class beaches, pristine rainforests, and sizzling volcanoes are just a few things that make Hawaii a happening hotspot for tourists. Every Hawaiian Island has its own draw, making this state one that is filled with adventure and luxury no matter which way you turn.

Hawaii's Human History Dates Back as Early as 400 C.E. Polynesian Culture.

Each Island Has Its Own Lei. Lei Etiquette.

The Hawaiian Alphabet Has Only Twelve Letters. Aloha.

Hawaii Has Incredibly Diverse Geography and Nature. It's Made Up of 137 Islands. ...

Hawaii Has Amazing Agriculture.

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Volcanoes, ton of islands, Japan once had some of the islands. Pearl Harbor - Japan attacked an US army base

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Nice Beaches, Volcanoes, and a good place for growing fruits and building a navy base

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Its flag has the Union Jack (British Flag) on it (which is a bad thing).

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It is very important for trade, war, and travel

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I know that Hawaii is known for its sunsets, and its active volcanoes. It is one of the 50 states, it is a very nice island. "Sunshine State"

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the 50th state, made up of 8 island, some beaches have black sands

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American took Hawaii through a good/bad deal (depending on how you look at it) with the Hawaiian king

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It is one of the usa 50 states and has many volcanoes

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One thing that I already know about Hawaii is that it is famous for it's volcanoes, pristine waters, excellent weather, and surfable waves. It was the most recent state added to the US. It is an island in the Pacific Ocean.

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has many active volcanoes and known for its beaches

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Hawaii is very expensive and makes most of their money of tourism

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Pearl Harbor, tourism and volcanoes.

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It was the most recent state to be added to the US and is the Southernmost State and has 8 islands

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Hawaii has a lots of pineapples and it is a famous vacation spot.

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Hawaii is a very famous tourist attraction with many beautiful beaches and volcanoes. It is made up of a few islands and it is very small.

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Hawaii was taken over forcefully, and we never really asked if the people wanted to be taken over. The resorts & tourists also destroy the island and it's natural resources, and the resorts take the water from native people. It's a very nice vacation spot too, and there are cursed lava rocks

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I know that Hawaii is an island in the Pacific Ocean. I know it has 8 main islands and the capital is Honolulu.

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japan touched our boats at hawaii, so we touched their boats at midway

fair trade

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I know Hawaii is a newer state

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It is made up of a bunch of island

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Its made up of Islands

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It is a beautiful island with volcanoes, beaches, and huge waves. Surfing is very common.

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It's has important military bases on it

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I know that Hawaii is known as the Sunshine State and it is the 50th state.

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Hawaii is an island and its really hot

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A place known for its hot weather, a popular vacation spot and nice beaches

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It has some black sand beaches.

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basically florida but its smaller and more isolated and has a lotta cultural stuffs

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Hawaii is the newest state of the US and has many volcanoes that are continuously erupting.

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Hawaii has the most amount of endangered species in the US.

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It is famous for its volcanos. You can find one on each island.

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Hawaii is made up of 8 major islands.

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it has a volcano

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Hawaii is an ideal vacation place for many tourists. There are also many palm trees and beaches.

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Japan now has 2 mysterious very large craters that magically came out of nowhere

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Hawaii is a state comprised of islands that brings a lot of tourism, which the locals/natives do not like. It's the 50th state and was annexed after the unjust overthrow of their queen.

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The locals don't like tourism there

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Hawaii was taken over by the US
It is  pretty
they are good fishers
it is made of multiple islands
they have culture

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Its the 50th state.

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it’s pronounced haweeeeee

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hawaii is a state in the US and brings in a lot visitors. It is in island and has beaches

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Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities in the world for its size

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Hawaii is the only U.S. state made up of only islands

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Hawaii is 10,931 square miles

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It is an island that is part of the US and has many parts. Also, has lots of beaches and volcanoes.

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Hawaii is a U.S state comprised of a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean.

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It’s a state made up of a bunch of islands

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Beaches and surfing and Japanese people and sand and tropics and palm trees

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Hawaii is an island in the USA

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It’s has beaches and popular tourist attractions

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I know it is a popular vacation spot. There are lots of beaches too.

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The four seasons is located in Hawaii on Maui Islands