Statehood Aug. 21, 1959 (50th state)
Capital
Honolulu
Largest
Cities (by population) Honolulu, Hilo
Origin of
Name From the ancient Polynesian homeland called Hawaiki
Population
1,244,898 (42nd)
Motto "The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In
Righteousness" |
Area 10,932 sq miles (47th)
Coastline
750 miles
Shoreline
1,052 miles
Bordering
States none
Number of
Counties (4)
Largest
County (by population) Honolulu, 876,156
Highest
Point Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft.
Lowest
Point Sea Level, Pacific Ocean |
