Hawaii
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About Hawaii
Hawaii lies in the tropics in the archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only U.S. state that is surrounded by water, 3680 km from the mainland. The Hawaiian Archipelago consists of nineteen islands and atolls extending across a distance of 2,400 km. The volcanic activity and isolation of the Hawaiian Islands have resulted impressive geological landscapes and endemic flora and fauna. Hawaii is famous for its lush rainforests, secluded beaches and great snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, catamaran cruises and deep sea fishing.
Good to know
- Capital: Honolulu
- Climate: Tropical climate with moderating effect of the surrounding ocean. Summer highs less than 27 °C and winter temperatures seldom lower than 15 °C. Windward sides facing the Northeast Trades, receive much more rainfall.
- Timezone: UTC -10
- No. of inhabitants: 1,262,840 (2004)
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Highlights
- See the Islands of Aloha
- Visit Maui with some of the best beaches in the country. The Haleakala National Park has an outstanding volcanic landscape with many rare and endangered species.
- Kauai-with its spectacular nature. Kauai is a hiker’s paradise, with tropical vegetation, streams and waterfalls. See the waterfall-lined crater of Mt. Waialeale.
- Oahu
- Molokai-with the world’s tallest sea cliffs (900 m drop into the ocean).
- Lanai-Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Island” with the Hulopoe Bay, a marine conservation area full of tropical reef fish
- Hawaii's Big Island with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site. The Kilauea is known as the earth's most active volcano.
- Mauna Kea crater
Getting Around
- Try the Chain of Craters Road, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a 32-km journey through craters, lava flows, tropical rain forests, mountains, and coastal areas. You can drive the Crater Rim Drive that circles Kilauea Caldera. Take the 3 km hike around Pu'u Huluhulu and observe the lava trees and the cone of Pu'u O'o. At Pu'u Loa, over 15,000 petroglyphs were engraved into pahoehoe lava. See the Holei Sea Arch near Chain of Craters Road.
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