Bottled mineral water is available at supermarkets. The quality of tap water from the faucet is superior and safe for drinking. During the winter season, the average temperature is 78 degrees. During the summer season, the average daytime temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The Hawaiian Islands enjoy a moderate tropical climate with gentle northeasterly trade winds and warm Pacific waters almost year-round. (Note: Hawaii does not have Daylight Saving Time for the summer months.) Hawaii is 2 hours behind the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone for the Pacific US continental coast, or five hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone which is the Atlantic US continental coast. This language consists of only 13 alphabets. Hawaiian language is one of the Polynesian dialects, spoken only by Hawaiian natives. The eight major islands are Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe (un-inhabited), and Niihau.īoth English and Hawaiian are the official languages. Hawaii is a 1,523-mile long chain of islands and islets that sit in central Pacific Ocean, consisting of eight major islands, and 124 minor islands, shoals and reefs. The population of Hawaii was about 1,441,553 in 2021. Tuna cannery industry is the single largest employment of private sector (Star-Kist cannery employs 2000 workers), the main trading partner is the United States. Upon economy, tuna products are main export. Most American Samoans are bilingual and can speak English and Samoan fluently. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the U.S.Īmerican Samoa has a total population of 46,366 people (2021). The total land area is 199 square kilometers (76.8 square miles), slightly more than Washington, D.C. The largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manua Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory. It consists of five main islands and two coral atolls. Its capital is Honolulu with 1.4 million populations on the island of Oahu.Īmerican Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean. Today, Hawaii has over 1.4 million permanent residents, along with many visitors and U.S. It is the only state with an Asian majority. Hawaii’s culture is strongly influenced by North American and Asian culture, in addition to its indigenous Hawaiian culture. It attracts 8.6-9 million visitors from around the world.
Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of beautiful beaches, oceanic surroundings and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists. The last is the largest island in the group, also known as “Big Island”.
The state encompasses the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, spreading over 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers), the total land area reaches 10,391 square miles (28,311 square kilometers), the eight main islands are: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii. When Statehood was declared in August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the fiftieth state of the United States of America, the capitol is Honolulu. Hawaiian Islands became an America territory in 1898. Situated in the central of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the only island state in the United States of America, with a total land area of 6,423 square miles (16,637 square kilometers).
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