Hawaii En Ingles

Hawaii

Is the most recent of the 50 U.S. states (joined the Union on August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.

Capital

(and largest city)

Honolulu

Largest metro

Oahu metropolitan area

Area Ranked 43rd

- Total 10,931 sq mi

(28,311 km2)

- Width n/a miles (n/a km)

- Length 1,522 miles (2,450 km)

- % water 41.2

- Latitude 18° 55′ N to 28° 27′ N

- Longitude 154° 48′ W to 178° 22′ W

Population Ranked 40th

- Total 1,392,313 (2012 est)

- Density

214/sq mi (82.6/km2)

Ranked 13th

Before statehood Territory of Hawaii

Admission to Union

August 21, 1959 (50th)

Governor

Neil Abercrombie

Lieutenant Governor

Shan Tsutsui

Legislature

State Legislature

- Upper house

Senate

- Lower house

House of Representatives

U.S. Senators

Brian Schatz

Mazie Hirono

U.S. House delegation

1: Colleen Hanabusa

2: Tulsi Gabbard

Time zone

Hawaii: UTC −10

Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind) surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

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