Hawaii, a U.S. state, is an isolated volcanic archipelago in the Central Pacific. Its islands are renowned for their rugged landscapes of cliffs, waterfalls, tropical foliage and beaches with gold, red, black and even green sands. Of the 6 main islands, Oahu has Hawaii’s only big city, Honolulu, home to crescent Waikiki Beach and the Pearl Harbor memorials. Hawaii officially became the 50th state on August 21, 1959. it is one of the smallest states, and it is the only state made up entirely of islands.
Capital: Honolulu
Statehood granted: August 21, 1959
State flower: Yellow Hibiscus
Population: 1.42 million (2014)
State bird: nene
Island Destinations
Oahu Maui Kauai Hawaii Molokai Lanai
Points of Interest:
Hawaii Volcano National Park Diamond Head Haleakala USS Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor