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Fun facts about Hawaii

There are eight main islands that make up the state of Hawaii and each is unique in its own way.

Hawai'i - The Big Island
Kaho'olawe - None
Kaua'i - The Garden Island
Lana'i - The Pineapple Island
Maui - The Valley Island
Moloka'i - The Friendly Island
Ni'ihau - The Forbidden Island
O'ahu - The Gathering Place



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The City and County of Honolulu include 132 islands and islets northwest of Kaua'i, making it the longest land unit in the United States.

Hawaii is the only state that was once a kingdom ruled by its own native royalty.

Other Hawaii facts:
State Flower: Hibiscus
State Mammal - Humpback Whale
State Tree - Kukui
State Bird - Nene (Hawaiian Goose)
State Fish - Humuhumunukunuku'apua'a (unofficial)
State Motto - 'Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono meaning - The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.

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