There is no place like Hawaii. Made up of six distinct islands, Oahu, nicknamed "The Gathering Place," is the most populated of the Hawaiian Islands. It is where the capital of Honolulu and world-famous Waikiki are located. Most people who choose to move to Hawaii tend to choose Oahu because its employment advantages, entertainment opportunities and considerably high salaries. However, regardless of the island you choose, you will soon understand why Hawaii is widely considered a present-day paradise.

Origin of State's Name: "Hawaii" is possibly based on the native Hawaiian word for homeland (Owhyhee). Captain James Cook discovered the islands in 1778 and named the group "the Sandwich islands" (in honor of the Earl of Sandwich).

Capital City: The state's capital, and largest city, Honolulu is located on the southeast coast of the island of Oahu. A popular travel destination, the city is known for its gorgeous beaches and year-round sunny weather. This "crossroads of the Pacific" between the Americas and Asia is an important export-import site for goods and people.

Population: Hawaii's population is estimated at 1.2 million.

Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.

Agriculture and Industry: Major industries in Hawaii include tourism, food processing, apparel, fabricated metal products, stone, clay and production of glass products; Sugarcane, pineapples, nursery stock, livestock, macadamia nuts are the state's largest agricultural assets.

State Bird: The Nene (pronounced "nay-nay") is a land bird and a variety of Hawaiian goose, and the state bird of Hawaii.

State Tree: The candlenut tree is Hawaii's official state tree.

State Flower: Adopted in the 1959, the yellow hibiscus is the official state flower of Hawaii.

State Song: Written by King David Kalakaua, "Hawi'i Pono'i" is the state song.