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5 Facts about Hawaii
  • It is the home of a 70-mile-wide volcano. ...
  • It is where Captain James Cook met his unfortunate end. ...
  • It is the most isolated island chain on Earth. ...
  • Its unique language is comprised of a 12-letter alphabet. ...
  • It is plastic-free.




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What is Hawaii famous for? 14 things fully explained
  • Surf and Surf culture.
  • Pearl Harbor attack.
  • Luau.
  • Lei.
  • Hula.
  • Aloha shirts.
  • Beaches.
  • Volcanoes.


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Hawai?i's remoteness can explain much of the uniqueness of its flora and fauna. The islands were, and continue to be, formed on a tectonic plate slowly moving over a hotspot of volcanic activity with each island formed in chronological sequence, thus of different age.

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To live comfortably in Hawaii, an annual income of around $70,000 to $100,000 for a single person, or $120,000 to $200,000 for a family is recommended. Is it expensive to live in Hawaii? Yes, Hawaii is known for its high cost of living due to factors such as housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.

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A common explanation of the name of Hawai?i is that it was named for Hawai?iloa, a figure from Hawaiian oral tradition. He is said to have discovered the islands when they were first settled. The Hawaiian language word Hawai?i is very similar to Proto-Polynesian Sawaiki, with the reconstructed meaning homeland.

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UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT HAWAII
  • Surfing was invented in Hawaii. ...
  • You can mail a coconut from here. ...
  • Maui's Mount Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano in the world. ...
  • We wear white pants after Labor Day. ...
  • Maui is home to a Frank Lloyd Wright design. ...
  • Hawaii is the only U.S. state with two official languages.


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Top 10 Facts about Hawaii
  • Hawaii is the only American state which is not in the North American continent. ...
  • Hawaii is one of only 2 US States not connected by land to another state. ...
  • Hawaii is made from volcanoes. ...
  • Hawaii still has active volcanoes which are making some islands still grow.


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Generally speaking, a one week trip to Hawaii will cost you about $4000. However, prices vary considerably depending on the time of year, the number of people you travel with, and where you stay.

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RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS:
  • Pineapple and bromeliad plants and fruits.
  • Passion fruit plants and seeds.
  • Cruciferous root vegetables (radish, turnip, daikon, horseradish, rutabaga)
  • Corn on the cob.
  • Citrus and pulpy fruits from Florida & Puerto Rico.
  • Taro and dasheen.
  • Coconuts.


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