Hawaii by Evelyn Rizzo

State Nickname

2031erizzo — 2024-02-01 16:24:08 UTC

"Aloha State" is the state nickname for Hawaii because aloha is a Hawaiian way to say hello and goodbye.

State Flag

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This flag was chosen because the red stripes symbolize Hawaii's god, the white stripes represent truth and the blue stripes signify the ocean.

State bird

2031erizzo — 2024-02-07 15:33:36 UTC

The Nene is Hawaii's state bird because it symbolizes the connection between the people of Hawaii and their unique environment.

State Flower

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The yellow hibiscus was chosen as Hawaii's state flower because of its beauty and prevalence.

State Tree

2031erizzo — 2024-02-07 15:40:55 UTC

The candlenut tree is the Hawaiian state tree because of the multiplicity of its uses to the ancient Hawaiian for light, fuel, medicine, dye, and ornament, as well as the distinctive beauty of its lightgreen foliage.

State Slogan

2031erizzo — 2024-02-14 15:36:55 UTC

"Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono" is the slogan for Hawaii because the words Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono mean "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."

Wildlife

2031erizzo — 2024-02-14 15:41:25 UTC

Some of the amazing Hawaiian wildlife is the Hawaiian Monk Seal, dolphins, whales and turtles. The Hawaiian Monk Seal is actually critically endangered with their population only at 1,600.

Famous Person

2031erizzo — 2024-02-27 15:29:36 UTC

Barack Obama, born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961, has been a significant figure in American politics. Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States.

Major Industry

2031erizzo — 2024-02-27 15:38:23 UTC

Fishing is one of Hawaii's major industries because of the numerous coral reefs in Hawaii's oceans. Hawaii makes around $100 million annually on fishing.

Scenic Attraction

2031erizzo — 2024-03-04 15:14:14 UTC

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a famous scenic attraction because the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

Geographic Landmark

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Stretching 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, the Waimea Canyon Lookout provides panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. The grand inland vistas go on for miles.

State Population

2031erizzo — 2024-03-04 15:23:56 UTC

The state population of Hawaii is 1.442 million.

Fun Facts

2031erizzo — 2024-03-04 15:26:38 UTC

Mauna Kea is the tallest peak in the world, 2. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee, 3. Honolulu is the most isolated city of its size in the world.

Website Link

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