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Facts about Size
of Hawaii - The area of
the State covers 10932 square miles
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The Constitution -
Hawaii was the 50th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Hawaii - Honolulu, Hilo and Kailua
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State Motto - " Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono " the State Motto is translated as "
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Aloha State
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Name of the State
Song is " Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own " the words of the song are by
Kalakaua and music
composed by Henri Berger
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Short History of
Hawaii - Traditional home of the Polynesians. The islands were
originally called the Sandwich islands by Captain James Cookin 1778. They were named
after his friend John Montague, the 4th Earl of
Sandwich and first lord of the Admiralty. King Kamehameha I
ruled and united the islands in 1819 as the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Origin of the name - Named after The origin of the name is uncertain. Some
say the islands were named by the traditional discoverer
Hawaii Loa others that the name is derived from a combination
of the words "Hawa" and "ii" meaning a small or new homeland
Best Places to Visit in Hawaii
Where are the best
places to visit in Hawaii? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Hawaii? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Hawaii during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Hawaii.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Hawaii! Best Places to
Visit in Hawaii - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Hawaii - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Hawaii
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Hawaii:
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