Hawaii is the newest of the 50 US states (August 21, 1959).
Capital – Honolulu Largest city – Honolulu 28, 311 sq. km 41% water
has a royal palace grows coffee kukui nut tree sport - surfing
Traditionally, Hawaii is known as the Big Island.
A Brief History of Hawaii AD – settled by Polynesians from the Marquesa Islands th centuries – Tahitians took over islands 300,000 Hawaiians lived on islands when Captain Cook arrived 1778 – Captain Cook landed in Waimea, Kauai – King Kamehamela unified islands for first time The Polynesian Islands
Canoes Built with tools of stone, bone, and corals Dug out of tree trunks or planks sewn together Sails made from coconut or pandulus leaves woven together Could travel 2000 miles (Hawaii to Tahiti) Faster than Captain Cooks ships No navigational equipment A deck bridged two hulls for longer voyages.
Captain Cook British sailor 3 voyages to Pacific 1778 landed in Waimea, Kaua'I; received in peace 1778 – returned to distrusting Hawaiians; perished on the beach HMS Resolution
Hawaii is world- renowned for its beautiful beaches. The islands have every type of beach: white, black, green and red sand beaches; romantic bays and beach parks for the family.
The Major Industries The major industry is tourism.The major products are sugarcane and pineapple.
Population – 1, 288, 198 (2008) under 18 – 26, 1% from 18 to 24 – 8, 2% from 25 to 44 – 26, 2% from 45 to 64 – 26% 65 or older – 13, 5% median age – 39 years
The Island is home to one of the United States largest cattle ranches – Parker Ranch.
Parker Ranch
Welcome to Hawaii