Hawaii ( The Aloha State / Paradise of the Pacific ) The name Hawaii is believed to be an English adaptation of the native word for "homeland" (hawaiki or owhyhee). First settled by Polynesians sailing from other Pacific islands between A.D. 300 and 600, Hawaii was visited in 1778 by British Captain James Cook, who called the group the Sandwich Islands. Following its annexation in 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900. Hawaii is the youngest state, joining the Union in 1959 as the 50th state, just after Alaska. Hawaii is world famous for its pleasant climate and spectacular beauty. It has deep-blue seas, brilliantly colored flowers, graceful palm trees, magnificent waterfalls and dramatic volcanoes. Hawaii consists of a chain of 132 islands; the eight main islands are at the southeastern end of the chain. Hawaii, the "Aloha State" has many customs originating from the original Polynesian settlers. Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Hawaii include: Erin Gray, Nicole Kidman, The Flag of Hawaii Entered the Union in 1959 as the 50th State; flag adopted in 1816, modified in 1845. The British Union Jack recalls the one presented to King Kamehameha I in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver. The eight stripes are for the principal islands of Hawaii.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Honolulu, 371,657; Hilo, 40,759; Kailua, 36,513; Kaneohe, 34,970; Waipahu, 33,108; Pearl City, 30,976; Waimalu, 29,371; Mililani Town, 28,608; Kahului, 20,146; Kihei, 16,749   Business and Trade in Hawaii Agriculture: Sugarcane, pineapples, nursery stock, livestock, macadamia nuts. Industries: Tourism, food processing, apparel, fabricated metal products, stone, clay, and glass products. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose) Flower: Pua Aloalo (hibiscus brackenridgei) Tree: Kukui - Candlenut (aleurites moluccana) Song(s): Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.) Hawaii Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Honolulu Engineer District Pacific Regional Visitor Center (PRVC) - Honolulu • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - Kailua-Kona • U S S Arizona Memorial - Honolulu • Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve - Honolulu • Haleakala National Park - Makawao, Maui

Capital: Honolulu     Local Weather  Statehood: 1959-08-21  Population: 1,211,537 (188.6 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 10,930.98     Water 4,508.36     Land 6,422.62     Rank 47th Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: None   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In Hawaii, there are 460,542 housing units, averaging to 71.7 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:     Pacific Business News (Honolulu)     Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine     Hawaii Magazine   Posters and Artwork Comet Hale-Bopp with Palm Trees, Kaanapali, Hawaii, USA Photographic Print 48" x 36" • Silhouette of a Woman Running on the Beach, Magic Island, Hawaii, USA Photographic Print 8" x 24" • Big Island Of Hawaii - Sunset From Beach Photographic Print 32" x 24" • Group of Tourists Crossing Lava Fields, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (Big Island), USA Photographic Print 24" x 32" • Molten Lava Cascading into Pacific Ocean During Eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, USA Photographic Print 48" x 36" • United Airlines, Hawaii Outrigger Giclee Print 18" x 24"