Hawaii - Wikipedia
WebHawaii (/ h ə ˈ w aɪ. i / ⓘ hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi, həˈwɐjʔi]) is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland.
Hawaii (island) - Wikipedia
WebHawaii (/ h ə ˈ w aɪ ʔ i / ⓘ hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi Hawaiian pronunciation: [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the largest island in the United States, located in the eponymous state of Hawaii. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands , a chain of volcanic islands in …
History of Hawaii - Wikipedia
WebThe history of Hawaii is the story of human settlements in the Hawaiian Islands. Polynesians arrived sometime between 940 and 1200 AD. Kamehameha I, the ruler of the island of Hawaii, conquered and unified the islands for the first time, establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1795.
Hawaiian Islands - Wikipedia
WebThe Hawaiian Islands ( Hawaiian: Mokupuni Hawai‘i) are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands, several atolls, and numerous smaller islets in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) from the island of Hawaiʻi in the south to northernmost Kure Atoll.
Hawaii - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebHawaii (sometimes spelled "Hawai'i") is a U.S. state and the only U.S. State that is in Oceania. It is the last state that joined the United States, becoming a state on August 21, 1959. It is the only state made only of islands. Hawaii is also the name of the largest island.
Hawaii | History, Map, Flag, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 3, 2024 · Hawaii, constituent state of the United States of America. It became the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is a group of eight major volcanic islands and 124 islets in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii’s capital is …
Hawaii – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAug 19, 2023 · Hawaii (Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi, sometimes pronounced ha-VAI-ee by locals) is the 50th state of the United States of America. Situated nearly at the center of the north Pacific Ocean, Hawaii marks the northeast corner of Polynesia. While it was once a major hub for the whaling, sugar and pineapple industries, it is now economically dependent on ...
Tourism in Hawaii - Wikipedia
WebHawaii is a U.S. state that is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Of the eight major islands, Hawaii, Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi have major tourism industries. Tourism is limited on Molokai and Lānaʻi, and access to Niihau and Kahoʻolawe is prohibited. The state's favorable climate, tropical landscape, beaches, and culture make it among the ...
Hawaii - Wikiwand
WebHawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. It is the only state not on the North American mainland, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics.
Hawaii (island) - Wikiwand
WebHawaii is the largest island in the United States, located in the eponymous state of Hawaii. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,430 km2), it has 63% of the Hawaiian archipelago's combined landmass.
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