How many islands make up Hawaii?

The U.S. state of Hawaii is made of a chain of 137 volcanic islands. The eight main islands, starting from the island of Hawaii and moving northwest, are:

1. Hawaii (the Big Island)

2. Maui

3. Kahoolawe

4. Lanai

5. Molokai

6. Oahu

7. Kauai

8. Niihau