Before reaching a new destination, many people like to learn a little bit about the place they will be visiting. Hawaii is no different. Here are a few facts about the state of Hawaii that you may find fun and interesting.
Interesting Facts about Hawaii
Part of a group of 137 coral and volcanic islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is made up of 8 larger islands. Six of these are very popular with tourists.
The biggest island and the youngest in the chain is the island of Hawaii which is referred to as the Big Island and the oldest is Kauai. Officially named "the Aloha State", Hawaii is the 50th American state and it has the highest population density in the U.S. 80% of the 1.26M Hawaiians live on the island of Oahu which is considered to be the "main island". The other popular islands are Molokai, Lanai, and of course, Maui which is probably the favorite tourist destination.
Fast Facts
Hawaii has two official languages: Hawaiian and English. With its own time zone, Hawaii rests in Hawaii Standard Time, which is 2 hours behind Pacific Standard Time, 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Most people dress casually in Hawaii. There are many activities to participate in, and there are many ATM machines for convenience.
Don't worry if you forget something at home; Hawaii's numerous malls and retail shops will carry all you need. Since public transportation is rather limited, you may want to consider renting a car. Rentals are rather inexpensive in Hawaii.
Hawaiian coffee is renowned for its low acidity and smoothness. It is documented to have the lowest acidity in the world.
Famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu is the place where the "Father of Modern Surfing," Duke Kahanamoku, learned all his skills.
Did any of these facts about Hawaii come as a surprise to you?
For example, Caucasians (Haoles) constitute about 34%, Japanese-American about 32%, Filipino-American about 16% and Chinese-American about 5%.
On the Big Island of Hawaii, you can find two wonders: Kileaua Volcano, found in Volcano National Park, is the most active volcano in the world. This island is also home to the largest telescope found in the world at the Mauna Kea Observatory. It is perched at an altitude of 13,796 feet (4,205 meters).
Hawaii's most secluded island, Lanai, known in the past as "the Pineapple Island" was rented entirely On January 1, 1994 by Microsoft's Bill Gates for his wedding to Melinda French
Molokai's north shore is home to the tallest sea cliffs in the world: more than 3,000 feet (914 m) high and the island has the longest waterfall in Hawaii: Kahiwa Falls - 2,165 feet (660 m) tall.<br />
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The rainiest place on Earth is Mt. Waialeale on the island of Kauai. The average rainfall is 397 inches (10 meters) per year. Kauai is known as the "Garden Island."
If all these amazing facts have intrigued you and you want to see the sights for yourself, you can find more information on Hawaii at the link below. You'll be able to make your choice from a large selection of Hawaiian sightseeing tours, unusual tourist activities and adventures that will take your breath away. All of the best tour operators and activities have been conveniently gathered in one place.
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