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Hawaii became the 50^th state on August 21st 1959. The state is affectionately known as the Aloha state. Hawaii is really a series of 8 islands which are named Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii.

The word Hawaii probably comes from the native word for homeland which is "Owhyhee".

The population of Hawaii is in excess of 1.2 million people base on the last census in 2000.

Driving

Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, Driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Honolulu Department of Customer Services website.

The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu and is well known for its beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery.

Economy: The economy of Hawaii is driven by tourism as well as harvesting coffee, fruits and nuts (especially macadamia) as well as sugarcane and nursery stock especially orchids. The main industries are food processing with some electronics companies also providing employment. 

State Song: The state song is "Hawaii's Own" that sings the praises on this great state.

State Bird: The state bird is the Hawaiian Goose or Nene.

State Flower: The state flower is the "Hibiscus brackenridgei" or "Pua Aloha" as it is commonly known which has a beautiful bright lustrous yellow flower with a stunning red center.

State Motto: The state motto is "The life of the land is perpetuated in Righteousness"

Hawaii- Interesting Facts

• Molokai Island contains the world's highest sea cliffs
• Kilauea on the Island of Hawaii is the world's most active and largest volcano.
• Hawaii Islands Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world 
• Under-sea volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago formed the islands of Hawaii. 
• Hawaii has its own time zone which is known as Hawaiian Standard Time.
• The average temperature during the summer months in 82' F and in winter is 72'F.
• One of the eight islands, Niihau is privately owned.

Hawaii - Famous People

>Many famous people have called Hawaii home and many others still do today. This includes the singer and actress Tia Carrere, the famous Father Damien who was a well known leper-colony worker and, the Olympic swimmer Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Olympic swimmer and Harold Sakata the well known actor.