Hawaii

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About Hawaii
 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.

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Symbols Of Hawaii



 * State Flag**

Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British.

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 * State Seal

State Facts**

Capital: Honolulu Land Area: 6,423 sq. mi.; 47th largest
 * Nickname:** Aloha State/Paradise of the Pacific
 * Motto:** The right of the land is perpetuated by righteousness
 * Statehood:** August 21,1959 (50th state)
 * Bird:** Nene (Hawaiian goose)
 * Flower:** Pua Aloalo
 * Tree**: Kukui - Candlenut
 * Song:** Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own

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 * Population and Cities**

Largest City: Honolulu **
 * Population:** ** 1,288,198
 * Second Largest City**: Hilo
 * Persons Per Square Mile**: 189

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