 Hawaii Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Hawaii can be found in our Hawaii coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Hawaii |
| State Nickname: The Aloha State |
| State Capital: Honolulu |
| State Governor: Linda Lingle |
| State Abbreviation: Hawaii |
| 2 letter Postal Code: HI |
| Area: 6,424 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: Aug. 21, 1959 |
| State #: 50 |
| Borders: Pacific Ocean |
 Flag Meaning: In the upper left hand corner the British Union Jack appears. The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the main islands of the Hawaiian group. The flag was adopted in 1959. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 2 |
| State Motto: Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) |
| State Flower: Hibiscus (yellow) |
| State Bird: Nene (Hawaiian Goose) |
| State Song: "Hawaii Ponoi" |
| State Tree: Kukui (Candlenut) |
| State Mammal: Humpback Whale |
| State Fish: Humuhumunukunukuapua`a also known as the rectangular triggerfish |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waipahu, Pearl City, Waimalu, Mililani Town, Kahului, Kihei |
Famous Residents:
- Don Ho, entertainer
- Kamehameha I, first Hawaiian king
- Bette Midler, singer |
| Attractions: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, U.S.S. Arizona, U.S.S. Utah, Akaka Falls, Aloha Tower, Baring Sands, Hamakua Coast, Kapiolani Park, Pali, Royal Mausoleum, Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon |
| Agriculture: avocado, pineapple, macadamia nuts, sugar cane, sugar, taro |
| Industries: tourism, fishing, transportation, communication |
| Natural Resources: fertile soil, building stone |
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