| The warm summer sun. The caressing tropical | | | | Island. This island has generally a rugged coastline, |
| breeze. Lively luaus. Large colorful flowers. The | | | | lava deserts, deep valleys, and hollow gulches. |
| cool and relaxing sound of the ocean. Barbecue | | | | The island of Maui is dubbed as the Valley Island. |
| parties. White sands. Fresh fruits. Powerful waves | | | | The largest crater in the whole world is found on |
| good for surfing. A place filled with culture. These | | | | this Hawaiian island. Oahu is occasionally called the |
| are just a few of the descriptions of Hawaii. | | | | Capital Island, for this is where the state's capital, |
| Hawaii has often been referred to as the haven | | | | Honolulu, is located. The Garden Island, or Kauai, is |
| of vacations and as the place closest to paradise. | | | | mostly composed of mountains and mountain |
| This state is located in an archipelago in the North | | | | ranges. Molokai is known as the Friendly Island. |
| Pacific Ocean, thus the paradise-like environment | | | | The reason behind this is that the people who live |
| and culture. | | | | here are very friendly and hospital to its visitors. |
| If California is known as the "Sunshine State" and | | | | Known as the Pineapple Island, most of the island |
| Chicago as the "Windy City", Hawaii is dubbed as | | | | of Lanai is owned by a pineapple company. In the |
| the "Aloha State." If you notice, Hawaiian people | | | | island of Niihau, tourism is prohibited. The last of |
| greet each other with "Aloha". Even when they | | | | the main islands, Kahoolawe, holds the nickname |
| talk on the phone, instead of "Hello?", "Aloha" is | | | | Target Island. The U.S. military forces actually |
| used. | | | | used Kahoolawe as a target during practice. |
| Eight main islands compose this state. They | | | | However, most of the native Hawaiians regard |
| included Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, | | | | this island as a sacred place. |
| Niihau, and Kahoolawe. Hawaii is also called the Big | | | | |