The ABC's of Hawaii

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The ABC's of Hawaii
January 10,2004
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Agriculture
Hawaii is mild in temperature. This kind of
weather is perfect for tropical fruits and
vegetables. Items such as cane sugar, pineapple,
coffee, and flowers/nursery products are very
popular.
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State Bird
Hawaiis official state bird is the Nene or also
known as the Hawaiian Goose.
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State Capitol Building
Hawaiis new state capitol building is located in
Honolulu. The buildings architectural structure
is a flat-topped, International Style pavilion.
This building is 100 feet tall and overlooks a
reflecting pool.
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State Dance
Hawaiis state dance is the Hula. The Hula is
performed by men and women of all ages. The hula
is a Polynesian dance which is characterized by
moving your hips, arms, and legs. This dance is
accompanied by rhythmic drum beats and chants.
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Entertainment
Hawaii has a lot to offer in the entertainment
category. You could go to a Luau in the evening
or go to the beaches and surf waves and snorkel
beneath the sea to swim with the fishes. If you
are up for some excitement you could take a
helicopter tour of volcanoes or just the islands
themselves. I dont think there is anything not
entertaining about Hawaii.
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State Fish
Hawaiis state fish is known as the
Humuhumunukunuku-a-puaa or the Rectangular
Triggerfish. Humuhma means to fit together.
This probably refers to the fishes vibrant colors
and how they fit together like pieces from a
puzzle. Nukunuki-u-puaa means snout like a
pig. When the fish is out of the water it makes
a snorting sound like that of a pigs.
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Government
Government in Hawaii is very similar to the
government but not exactly the same. -At the
Federal level of government, Hawaii has 4 seats
in the U.S Congress two Senators and two
Representatives -Local government is at county
level only
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Historical Events

• Some of the battles/wars fought in Hawaii are
• World War 2
• Pearl Harbor- Japanese bombed harbor

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Industry
Hawaiis main industry is tourism. Tourism is
very popular because Hawaii has a lot to offer in
entertainment, dining, and sight-seeing. People
spend a lot of money on these activities plus
more on souvenirs.
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Jobs

• The most popular jobs are
• by salary operations manager with 65,250
• By industry computer software with 75,000

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Kinds of License Plates
Hawaii has had 5 different license plates.
Listed below are the license plates that they
have had in the the past until now.
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Landmarks

• Here are some of the landmarks located in the
  islands of Hawaii.
• Pearl Harbor
• Arizona Memorial
• USS Bowfin
• Arizona Memorial 2

Pearl Harbor
USS Arizona Memorial
USS Bowfin
Arizona Memorial 2
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State Motto
Hawaiis nickname is Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka
Pono. In English it means
"The life of the land is perpetuated in
righteousness"
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State Nickname
Hawaiis state nickname is
The Islands of Aloha
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State Origin
Hawaii was finally admitted into the United
States of America on August 21, 1959. It was
admitted as the 50th state. Sanford B. Dole was
the first governor of Hawaii.
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Population
Hawaiis population is
This graph shows that there has bee a major
increase over the years. Hawaiis population has
reached an amazing number of 1,211,537 people.
Historical Resident Population from 1860 to 2000
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Quotes
Some of the quotes famous people have said about
Hawaii are
Hawaii is a unique state. It is a small state.
It is a state that is all by itself. It is a - -
it is different from the other 49 states. Well,
all the states are different, but its got a
particularly unique situation. Dan Quayle
Hawaii has always been a very practical role in
the Pacific. It is in the Pacific. It is part
the United States, it is an island that is right
there. Dan Quayle
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Rivers, Lakes, and Waterways

• Some rivers, lakes and waterways in Hawaii are
• Hanalei River
• Alenaio Stream
• Pacific Ocean

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State Seal
Hawaiis state seal features a picture of King
Kamehameha 1, royally dressed and holding his
staff, and a classic rendition of Liberty,
holding the Hawaiian flag, on either side of the
shield. A phoenix rises up the native foliage.
The date 1959, represents Hawaiis statehood. On
the bottom of the seal states the motto. Across
the top reads the State of Hawaii.
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State Tree
Hawaiis state tree is the Kukui or Candlenut
tree. Clusters of small, white flowers grow on
the tree. These flowers are used to make leis.
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Urban Legends
LEGEND OF BLACK ROCK Long ago, a beautiful
young princess came to the island of maui in
search of the most powerful Kahuna. She was being
pursued by three evil suitors and was desperate
to flee. The Kahuna had taken pity on the young
princess and her parents and had turned them into
the West Maui Mountains. Two of the suitors were
transformed into a place called Napili. The most
evil suitor became Pu'u Keka'a or what is now
called, Black Rock. Standing only to gaze upon
her knowing she would never be his.
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Weather and Climate
Average Maximum Temperature (F) 85
degrees Average Minimum Temperature (F) 67.3
degrees Average Precipitation (in) 19.39 inches
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X-tra
HawaiI PonoI Written by Kind David
Kalakaua Music by Prof. Henry Berger ____________
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Hawaii State Song
Hawaii ponoi Nana i kou, moiKalani Alii, ke
Alii.Makua lani e Kamehameha eNa kaua e pale Me
ka i he. (translation) Hawaii's own true sons, be
loyal to your chiefYour country's liege and
lord, the Alii.1Father above us all,
Kamehameha,2Who guarded in the war with his
ihe,3
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Yesteryear
When my parents were young, Hawaii was just
becoming a state.
This just in Hawaii has just become the 50th
state!
This just in Hawaii has just become the 50th
state!
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Time
Between Hawaii and New Jersey there is a 5 hour
difference.