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Main page   Categories   Tasks and Projects edit   The Hawaii Portal With a unique culture and language, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. It is located in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from the mainland, at 21°18′41″N 157°47′47″W / 21.31139°N 157.79639°W / 21.31139; -157.79639. Shortcuts: P:HI P:HAWAII The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight are considered "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are: from (northwest to southeast) Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui , and Hawaiʻi. The latter is by far the largest, called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle". In the 19th Century, they were known as the Sandwich Islands. More about Hawaii... Show new selections edit   Selected article Oahu Satellite photo of Oʻahu Oʻahu, the "Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in Hawaiʻi. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast. Including small close-in offshore islands such as Ford Island and the islands in Kaneohe Bay and off the eastern coast, it has a total land area of 596.7 square miles (1,545.4 km2), making it the 20th largest island in the United States. The island is the result of two separate shield volcanoes: Waiʻanae and Koʻolau, with a broad "valley" or saddle (the central Oʻahu Plain) between them. The highest point is Mt. Kaʻala in the Waiʻanae Range, rising to 4,003 feet (1,220 m) above sea level. Ancient Hawaiian tradition attributes the name's origin in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the Polynesian navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. The story relates that he named the island after a son. For the full article, click here. Suggest • More articles... edit   Selected Picture Aerial view of the lava lake in Puʻu ʻŌʻō, a cinder cone on Kīlauea (picture circa 1990) Suggest • More pictures... edit   Selected biography Princess Kaʻiulani Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kaʻiulani Cleghorn (October 16, 1875 – March 6, 1899) was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and held the title of crown princess. Kaʻiulani became known throughout the world for her intelligence, beauty and determination. During the Overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, she spearheaded a campaign to restore the monarchy by speaking before the United States Congress and pleading with U.S. Presidents Benjamin Harrison and later Grover Cleveland. Her life story grew to legendary proportions after her untimely death. For the full article, click here. Suggest • More biographies... edit   State Facts Nickname: The Aloha State Capital and largest city: Honolulu Governor: Neil Abercrombie (Democrat) Total area: 6,471 miles² Population (2000 census): 1,211,537 Date admitted to the Union: August 21, 1959 Form of Government: Republic Senators: Daniel Inouye (Democrat), Daniel Akaka (Democrat) Representatives: Colleen Hanabusa (D), Mazie Hirono (D) State Symbols: Animal: Humpback Whale Bird: Nēnē (Branta sandvicensis) Fish: Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (Reef Triggerfish) Flower: Yellow Hibiscus Soil: Hilo Tree: Kukui (Aleurites Moluccana) Gem: Black Coral Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono Song: Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī edit   Hawaii News Wikinews Hawaii portal August 8: Wikinews interviews Andy Martin, U.S. Republican Party presidential candidate August 6: Sitcom star Roseanne Barr announces run for U.S. president June 4: Brazilian surfer wins world championship in Pichilemu, Chile April 27: U.S. President Barack Obama releases original birth certificate July 25: Brush fire starts in Hawaii's Makua Valley February 27: Pacific Rim braces for tsunami following major Chilean earthquake February 27: 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile; tsunami warnings issued throughout Pacific rim December 12: Hawaiian Representative Neil Abercrombie resigns December 10: Monster waves make way for rare surfing competition September 22: US soldier charged with murder in shooting of contractor in Iraq edit   Did you know? ...that Nāʻālehu, Hawaiʻi, located on the Big Island, is the southernmost town in the United States? ...that ʻIolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States? ...that the name of the state fish is humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa? ...that Kīlauea volcano is the world's most active volcano? ...that the Big Island is Hawaiʻi's largest at 4,038 square miles? It is twice the size of all other Hawaiian Islands combined. ...that Hawaiʻi is the only state that grows coffee? ...that Kawaiahaʻo Church (pictured) is known as the Westminster Abbey of Hawaii? ...that Hawaii Route 560 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 because of its historical character of one lane bridges? edit   'Ōlelo (Language) This section is here to highlight some of the most common words of the Hawaiian Language, ʻŌlelo, that are used in everyday conversation amongst locals. Mauka Towards the mountain, in the direction of the mountain A common usage: "When you are driving down Ala Moana Blvd, the Ala Moana Shopping Center is on the mauka side." edit   Quotes "Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono." — King Kamehameha III     (Later became the Hawaiʻi State Motto.) Translation Suggest • More quotes... edit   On this day... There are no anniversaries listed for this day. 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