Hawaii State Information
Hawaii is a state located in the United States of America. It is the only U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands. Hawaii is the 8th-smallest and the 11th-least populous, but the 13th-most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is the only state with an Asian plurality. The state capital and largest city is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu. The state's ocean coastline is about 750 miles (1,210 km) long, the fourth longest in the U.S., after Alaska, Florida, and California.
Hawaii is known for its diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.
The Hawaiian Islands are composed of eight main islands: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui and Hawaiʻi (also known as "the Big Island"). The last is by far the largest and is often called "the Big Island" or "Hawaiʻi Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.
Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists from around the world. In addition to tourism, Hawaii's economy relies heavily on services such as banking and finance; military defense; research and development; manufacturing; agriculture; aquaculture; and other industries such as film production and high technology products like solar energy systems and medical devices.
