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Hawaii is a Pacific state of the US. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals. The major islands in order of size are Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe.

As agriculture has declined in importance, the economy has diversified to encompass a large tourist business and a growing manufacturing industry.

Hawaii Almanac
Official Name	Hawaii
Capital	Honolulu
Nick Name	Aloha State
Motto	Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.)
Location & Region	25.00201 N, 167.99880 W			Hawaii
Constitution Ratified
Date Admitted - Union:	August 21, 1959			50th State
Population	1,211,537	188.62		42nd
Largest City (by population)	Honolulu, Hilo
Bordering States	Major Islands: (Order by size) Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe Coastline: 750 mi.
Number of Counties	4 Counties in Hawaii
Largest County (by population)	Honolulu	876,156		600 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	4
US Congress	2 Senators; 2 Representatives
Time Zone	Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time
Hawaii Climate and Weather
The Hawaiian Island's weather is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year. There are only 2 seasons: the summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) that extend from May to October and the winter months (Ho'oilo) that run from November to April. The average day-time summer temperature at sea level is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C) while the average day-time winter temperature is 78 degrees (25.6 C).
Highest Temperature	100 degrees April 27, 1931 - Pahala
Lowest Temperature	12 degrees May 17, 1979 -Mauna Kea
Avg Temp: High - Low	87.1 degrees		65.3 degrees
Hawaii Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	3,030
Highest Point	Puu Wekiu, Mauna Kea			13,796
Lowest Point	Pacific Ocean			Sea level
Hawaii Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	Near the island of Maui
Total Area	10,930.98			43rd
Land Area	6,422.62
Water Area	4,508.36			41.24%
Forested Land Area			42.5%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	1600 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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