Quick Facts
Capital City: Honolulu
Abbreviation: HI
Population (2019): 1,404,054; Rank: 40 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
Region: West
Admission to Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th State)
State Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono’ and translates into ‘The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.’
State Nickname: Aloha State
Origin of State Name: Could be based on native Hawaiian word for homeland, Owhyhee
Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Hawaii State
Bordering States: The State of Hawaii has 0 neighbors.
Area Codes: 808
Zip Codes: Hawaii Zip codes
Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Hawaii
State Symbols
Bird: Nene
State Animal: Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi)
State Marine Mammal: Humpback Whale
Popular Fruit: Pineapple
State Gemstone: Black Coral
Flag: Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 – 1893) Hawaii 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. The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant shippers of both nations. Flag adopted for official state use in 1959.
Flower: Hibiscus or Pua Aloalo (Hibiscus brackenridgei) | Other State Flowers
Soil: Hilo
Song: “Hawaii Ponoi (Hawaii’s Own)” | Words by: Kalakaua | Music by: Henri Berger
Other State Songs | Sheet Music
Tree: Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) | Other State Trees
Quarter: Hawaii quarter Statue of Kamehameha I with state outline and motto
Geography
Area: Area: 10,932 sq.mi (28,314 sq.km.), 43rd
Land: 6,423 sq.mi. (16,636 sq.km.), 47th
Water: 4,508 sq.mi. (11,676 sq.km.), 13th
Coastline: 750 mi. (1,207 km.), 4th
Shoreline: 1,052 mi. (1,693 km.), 17th
Largest Cities: Honolulu | Pearl City | Hilo | Kailua | Waipahu | Kaneohe | Mililani | Kahului | Ewa Gentry | Mililani Mauka
Highest Point: Mauna Kea; 13,803 feet, (4,207 m) 6th tallest
Lowest Point: Hawaii; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest
Geographic Center: Hawaii, off Maui Island
Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Hawaii , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.
City Guide: Visit Hawaii City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.
National Parks:
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Location: Absolute Center: 20°57.1’N / 157°16.6’W
Relative Center: Hawaii, off Maui Island
Distance Between U.S. Cities
State Government
Governor: David Ige (D) since 2014
Senators: Mazie Hirono (D) since since 2013 Brian Schatz (D) since 2012
Representatives:
Constitution: Hawaii’s Constitution , 50th State
Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Hawaii government offices directory
Electoral College Votes: 4 votes
Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Hawaii
Economy
Agriculture: Sugarcane, Coffee, pineapples, nursery stock, livestock, macadamia nuts.
Industry: Tourism, food processing, apparel, fabricated metal products, stone, clay, and glass products.
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