Fun Facts About Hawai`i

Hawai`i became the 50th state of the U.S. on August 21, 1959.  Nicknamed the "Aloha State", Hawai`i is made up of 8 main islands: O`ahu, Kaua`i, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, the Big Island, Kaho`olawe and Ni`ihau.

State Song: "Hawai`i Pono`i"

State Flower: Yellow hibiscus

State Tree: Kukui

State Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose)

Official State Fish: Humuhumunukunuku apua`a

State Capitol: Honolulu

O`ahu - The Gathering Place
Facts: Population 876,156
Flower: Ilima
Island Color: Yellow

Kaua`i - The "Garden Island"
Facts: Population 58,303
Flower: Mokihana (Green Berry)
Island Color: Purple

Maui - The "Magic Isle"
Facts: Population 117,644
Flower: Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)
Island Color: Pink

Lana`i - "Pineapple Island"
Facts: Population 3,193
Flower: Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant)
Island Color: Orange

Moloka`i - The "Friendly Isle"
Facts: Population 7,404
Flower: White Kukui Blossom
Island Color: Green

Hawai`i – The Big Island
Facts: Population 148,677
Flower: Red Ohi`a Lehua
Island Color: Red