50 Facts About Hawaii

  • 50 Facts About Hawaii

Hawaii Fact 34 of 50: Hawaii Daylight Hours Don’t Vary Much

Since Hawaii is located closer to the equator as compared to the rest of North America, the amount of daylight…

August 5, 2009
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Hawaii Fact 33 of 50: The Paniolo, Hawaii’s Cowboy

As we’ve discovered in this series of 50 facts about the 50th State, Hawaii is unique in so many ways.…

August 4, 2009
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  • Oahu

Hawaii Fact 32 of 50: Hawaii’s State Capitol Building

Hawaii’s State Capitol building is located in downtown Honolulu at 415 South Beretania Street. You may notice from the photo…

August 3, 2009
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  • Big Island

Hawaii Fact 31 of 50: Ka Lae is Hawaii’s & the US’s Southernmost Point

Most folks probably think that the Florida Keys are the southernmost point of the 50 United States, but actually Hawaii’s…

August 1, 2009
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  • Oahu

Hawaii Fact 30 of 50: Where WW II Began & Ended In One Spot

The above photo shows where the US’s full involvement in WW II began and ended. On the right, you see…

December 7, 2009
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  • Kauai

Hawaii Fact 29 of 50: Hawaii is home to the earth’s wettest spot

Kauai’s Mount Waialeale is such a rain magnet, averaging 451 inches of rain per year. That’s an average of 1.2…

July 31, 2009
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Hawaii Fact 28 of 50: How many people visit Hawaii each year?

As tourism is a key component to Hawaii’s economy, the state government keeps detailed statistics on visitor arrivals, how long…

July 30, 2009
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Hawaii Fact 27 of 50: Pacific Cable Speeds Communication To/From Hawaii

Did you know that until New Year’s Day on 1903, it took a week for news to travel between Hawaii…

July 29, 2009
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Hawaii Fact 26 of 50: Hawaii’s State Flower

Hawaii’s state flower is the yellow hibiscus, specifically the Hibiscus brackenridgei. Here are some quick facts this beauty: The Hibiscus…

July 28, 2009
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Hawaii Fact 25 of 50: The U.S.’s Only Royal Residence

The Iolani Palace on Oahu has one very big claim to fame – it’s the only official state residence of…

July 27, 2009