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If the height of this mountain is considered from its base, which lies in the Pacific Ocean, it is taller than Mount Everest. It is also known as the “Pineapple Island.”Ĩ.

Lanai is home of the world’s largest plantation of pineapples. The main islands with their total area are Niihau – 180 sq km, Kauai – 1,430 sq km, Oahu – 1,545 sq km, Molokai – 637 sq km, Lānai – 364 sq km, Kahoolawe – 115 sq km, Maui – 1,883.5 sq km, and the Island of Hawaii – 10,432 sq km.) All except Kahoolawe are inhabited. The state has eight main islands and other smaller islands and islets. state that is not geographically located in North America. Hawai’i is actually the largest island (10,432 sq km) in the state of Hawaii from which the state derives its name. after the coastlines of Alaska, Florida, and California. The state’s coastline is the fourth longest in the U.S. Hawaii residents claimed multi-ethnic backgrounds (two or more races), far more than any other state in the USA (the second highest is Alaska).ģ. There is no majority – everyone is in minority. Hawaii has one of the world’s most diverse population mixes. These islands are volcanic islands (meaning they came into being due to the violent volcanic activity in the region and when the molten magma cools down and forms new land). Hawaii is the only US state composed entirely of islands. With these facts about Hawaii, let us learn more about its history, geography, people, economy, culture, volcanoes, islands, etc. Hawaii ( nicknamed: Aloha State, Pineapple State, Rainbow State) has 5 counties. The state’s capital is Honolulu. See the complete list of the 50 states and their borders here. The state attained statehood on Aug, becoming the 50 th state to join the union. Hawaii is the 40 th most populous and the 43 rd most extensive of the 50 states of the United States.