Key Facts About Hawaii: The 50th State in the Pacific
- Statehood: Hawaii is a U.S. state in the Pacific, ~2,400 miles from the mainland; the only non-contiguous state.
- Islands: Eight main islands – Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe.
- Population: ~1.4 million; largest ethnic group Asian, then White, Native Hawaiian, Hispanic.
- Tourism: Leading industry; visitors drawn to beaches, climate, rainforests.
- History & Culture: Rich Polynesian traditions of music, dance, art; historic sites like Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial.
- Uniqueness: A beautiful, culturally rich destination everyone should experience.
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