Hawaii State Information Guide

Capital: Honolulu

August 21, 1959 (50th State)

Known as the "Aloha State" (in Hawaiian, "aloha" means "hello"), Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean that together became the 50th state on August 21, 1959. The state's name is possibly derived from a native Hawaiian word for homeland, hawaiki or owhyhee. Today, Hawaii, whose capital is Honolulu, is often called the "Crossroads of the Pacific" and is a popular vacation spot. The colorful hibiscus is Hawaii state flower.

Hawaii State Resources and State Information

Hawaii Almanac: Facts and Figures, Economy, and Geography

• Hawaii Almanac
• Hawaii Economy
• Hawaii Geography

Hawaii College, Universities, and Schools

• Hawaii Colleges and Universities
• Hawaii Public Colleges
• Hawaii Community Colleges
• Hawaii Private Colleges & Independent Schools

Hawaii Cities Colleges:

Hawaii Medias

• Hawaii Newspapers
• Hawaii Radio Stations
• Hawaii Televisions

Hawaii History, Timelines, and Famous People

• Hawaii First Inhabitants
• Hawaii History
• Hawaii Timeline
• Hawaii Famous People
• Hawaii State Facts

Hawaii Counties

• Hawaii Counties

Hawaii Symbols

• Hawaii State Symbols

Other Hawaii Resources

• Missing Children
• CapitolImpact.com - Government Gateway
• Kaiser StateHealthFacts.org - Health Facts
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Encyclopedia Britannic
• NA - Counties
• National Park Guide
• State Home Page
• State Transportation Department