| Hawaii is a well known group of islands within the | | | | culture, so it maintains a popular food export |
| United States. It's popular for crystal waters, | | | | economy as well. Coffee, macadamia nuts, |
| unique volcano mountains, and perfect tropical | | | | pineapple, livestock, and sugarcane are among the |
| weather. It became an official state in 1959 as | | | | popular food exports Hawaii has to offer. |
| the official 50th state. Although the term Hawaii is | | | | If you wish to travel to Hawaii, there are many |
| usually used to reference the islands, it is actually | | | | options of luxury resorts along with attractions to |
| a chain of many different volcanic islands where | | | | keep you busy during your vacation. Hawaii's "big |
| tourists and natives reside. | | | | island" is home to the most popular resort, Kona, |
| Mount Everest is considered the tallest mountain, | | | | and has two of the world's largest mountains and |
| however many do not realize that Hawaii's Mauna | | | | its most active volcano. |
| Kea stands taller. Measuring the mountain from its | | | | Oahu, Hawaii's most populated and active island is |
| base on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, the | | | | home to the state's capital, Honolulu. Honolulu is |
| mountain stands at 33,476 feet. These mountains | | | | the central point for most of Hawaii's economy |
| that make up the topography of Hawaii are the | | | | and business. Its southern beaches attract |
| reason Hawaii's land surface continues to grow. | | | | famous surfers to compete with the tallest and |
| Most notably from Kilauea, the lava flows formed | | | | most challenging waves the ocean offers. |
| from erupting volcanoes continue to spread more | | | | Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii and it is |
| surface area to Hawaii. | | | | known for beautiful landscapes that differ on each |
| Climate in Hawaii is typical of a tropical island. The | | | | side of the island. Traveling Maui is unique from its |
| warm sun brings hot summers, however the cool | | | | tiny, winding road that cuts through tiny villages |
| breeze from the surrounding ocean keeps | | | | and island resorts. |
| temperatures at perfect levels. The weather | | | | Kauai Island is the place for tourists with a love |
| doesn't alter much like most other states. Winters | | | | for nature. Kauai is Hawaii's most popular island for |
| remain approximately at the same temperatures | | | | beautiful wildlife, plants, and rivers. |
| as summers, however slightly less humidity can | | | | Lanai was once home to the popular Dole |
| be felt throughout the days. Hawaii is also subject | | | | pineapple company. It was once the largest |
| to hurricanes during its season. Flooding and heavy | | | | pineapple farm in the world. It now houses several |
| storms can be hazardous on the island. The last | | | | luxury Hawaiian resorts. |
| hurricane to affect Hawaii was 1992, Hurricane | | | | Several other islands are a part of Hawaii. They |
| Iniki, which directly hit the little islands. | | | | are uninhabited, however, or privately owned. |
| Hawaii's economy has boomed since its inception | | | | Niihau is a privately owned island where only |
| into the United States in 1959. Its tourism industry | | | | family and friends can travel. Kahoolawe was |
| plays a large roll in its economy by providing a | | | | once a US Navy bombing range that now is |
| total of approximately twenty five percent of | | | | inhabited. |
| income. Hawaii has a unique farming area and food | | | | |