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1851: Hawaii placed under the protection of the United States to assure its independence from
France, England and Russia.
1852: The first Asian contract laborers arrive in Hawaii to work the sugar Plantations.
1875: King Kalakaua becomes the first ruling monarch to visit the U.S. A duty free agreement on
goods traded between the two countries is arranged.
1891: Liliuokalani ascends the Hawaiian throne as Hawaii's first ruling queen.
1893: A bloodless coup overthrows the monarchy. The following year the Republic of Hawaii is
proclaimed. Efforts begun to have the Islands annexed by the U.S.
1900: The Territory of Hawaii is proclaimed.
1927: First trans-pacific flight.
1941: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7.
1959: Hawaii becomes the 50th State.
France, England and Russia.
1852: The first Asian contract laborers arrive in Hawaii to work the sugar Plantations.
1875: King Kalakaua becomes the first ruling monarch to visit the U.S. A duty free agreement on
goods traded between the two countries is arranged.
1891: Liliuokalani ascends the Hawaiian throne as Hawaii's first ruling queen.
1893: A bloodless coup overthrows the monarchy. The following year the Republic of Hawaii is
proclaimed. Efforts begun to have the Islands annexed by the U.S.
1900: The Territory of Hawaii is proclaimed.
1927: First trans-pacific flight.
1941: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7.
1959: Hawaii becomes the 50th State.
Hawaiian History
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THE ISLANDS: SOME FACTS
HAWAII:
Nickname: The Big Island
Size: 4,038 sq miles
Population: 66,000
Highest Point: Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft
Largest City: Hilo
Hawaii is the southern-most point in the U.S., has its highest lake (Lake Waiau, 13,020 ft.),
largest singly owned ranch (the Parker Ranch, 300,000 acres) and only active volcano's in the
Island. It is also believed to be the site of the first landing by Polynesians.
HAWAII:
Nickname: The Big Island
Size: 4,038 sq miles
Population: 66,000
Highest Point: Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft
Largest City: Hilo
Hawaii is the southern-most point in the U.S., has its highest lake (Lake Waiau, 13,020 ft.),
largest singly owned ranch (the Parker Ranch, 300,000 acres) and only active volcano's in the
Island. It is also believed to be the site of the first landing by Polynesians.
MAUI:
Nickname: The Valley Isle
Size: 728 sq miles
Population: 40,000
Highest Point: Haleakala Crater, 10,023 ft
Largest City: Kahului
Maui consists of two eroded volcano's connected by a broad and fertile isthmus, the "valley" from
which it gets it's nickname. The Haleakala Crater is considered the world's largest dormant
volcano. It is 7 miles long and 2 miles wide and has a circumference of 21 miles. Sugar cane and
pineapple are the major crops. In the mid - 19th century the port of Lahaina served as the
Pacific's whaling center. Today Lahaina is one of the most picturesque towns in the Islands.
Nickname: The Valley Isle
Size: 728 sq miles
Population: 40,000
Highest Point: Haleakala Crater, 10,023 ft
Largest City: Kahului
Maui consists of two eroded volcano's connected by a broad and fertile isthmus, the "valley" from
which it gets it's nickname. The Haleakala Crater is considered the world's largest dormant
volcano. It is 7 miles long and 2 miles wide and has a circumference of 21 miles. Sugar cane and
pineapple are the major crops. In the mid - 19th century the port of Lahaina served as the
Pacific's whaling center. Today Lahaina is one of the most picturesque towns in the Islands.
OAHU:
Nickname: The Gathering Place
Size: 608 sq miles
Population: 650,000
Highest Point: Mt. Kaala, 4,040 ft
Largest City: Honolulu, 350,000
Oahu is the social, economic and political capital of Hawaii. Over 80% of the State's population
lives here. In ancient times it was far less heavily populated. The deep water protected port at
pearl Harbor made it the focal point of the Islands, especially after 1850 when the royal court
moved here. The Island consists of the eroded remains of two great volcano's. One, the Koolau
forms the mountains that are a backdrop for Honolulu. The other the Waianae, run along the
western half of the Island.
Nickname: The Gathering Place
Size: 608 sq miles
Population: 650,000
Highest Point: Mt. Kaala, 4,040 ft
Largest City: Honolulu, 350,000
Oahu is the social, economic and political capital of Hawaii. Over 80% of the State's population
lives here. In ancient times it was far less heavily populated. The deep water protected port at
pearl Harbor made it the focal point of the Islands, especially after 1850 when the royal court
moved here. The Island consists of the eroded remains of two great volcano's. One, the Koolau
forms the mountains that are a backdrop for Honolulu. The other the Waianae, run along the
western half of the Island.
KAUAI:
Nickname: The Garden Island
Size: 551 sq miles
Population: 30,000
Highest Point: Mt. Waialeale, 5,240 ft.
Largest City: Lihue
Kauai is considered the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Erosion has had time to create some of
the most dramatic scenery in the Islands such as the colorful Waimea Canyon and the sheer
cliffs of Kalalau Valley and the Napali coast. Mt. Waialeale is considered the wettest spot on
Earth. Average annual rainfall is 486 inches. Kauai was the last Island to be added to the
Hawaiian Kingdom, a fact that was not fully accomplished until 1824.
Nickname: The Garden Island
Size: 551 sq miles
Population: 30,000
Highest Point: Mt. Waialeale, 5,240 ft.
Largest City: Lihue
Kauai is considered the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Erosion has had time to create some of
the most dramatic scenery in the Islands such as the colorful Waimea Canyon and the sheer
cliffs of Kalalau Valley and the Napali coast. Mt. Waialeale is considered the wettest spot on
Earth. Average annual rainfall is 486 inches. Kauai was the last Island to be added to the
Hawaiian Kingdom, a fact that was not fully accomplished until 1824.
MOLOKAI:
Nickname: The Friendly Isle
Size: 261 sq miles
Population: 5,300
Highest Point: Mt. Kamakou, 4,970 ft.
Largest City: Kaunakakai
Pineapple and cattle are the chief resources of Molokai. Its windward coast is almost
uninterrupted series of cliffs reaching to 3,600 feet. It is the site of the Kalaupapa Leper Colony,
established in the middle of the last century. Today over 150 people live in this isolated
community. It is open to supervised visits.
Nickname: The Friendly Isle
Size: 261 sq miles
Population: 5,300
Highest Point: Mt. Kamakou, 4,970 ft.
Largest City: Kaunakakai
Pineapple and cattle are the chief resources of Molokai. Its windward coast is almost
uninterrupted series of cliffs reaching to 3,600 feet. It is the site of the Kalaupapa Leper Colony,
established in the middle of the last century. Today over 150 people live in this isolated
community. It is open to supervised visits.
LANAI:
Nickname: The Pineapple Island
Size: 141 sq miles
Population: 2,500
Highest Point: Lanaihale, 3,370 ft.
Largest City: Lanai City
Over 15,000 acres of pineapple fields cover the center of Lanai which is 98% owned by Castle
and Cooke, parent company of Dole Pineapple. Some of the least disturbed ruins in the Islands
are on Lanai and the petroglyphs (rock carved pictures) at Luahiwa are considered amongst the
finest in the Islands. By Hawaiian tradition, Lani was the last of the Hawaiian Islands to be
populated. It was the home of evil demons for 1,000 years after settlement of the other Islands.
Nickname: The Pineapple Island
Size: 141 sq miles
Population: 2,500
Highest Point: Lanaihale, 3,370 ft.
Largest City: Lanai City
Over 15,000 acres of pineapple fields cover the center of Lanai which is 98% owned by Castle
and Cooke, parent company of Dole Pineapple. Some of the least disturbed ruins in the Islands
are on Lanai and the petroglyphs (rock carved pictures) at Luahiwa are considered amongst the
finest in the Islands. By Hawaiian tradition, Lani was the last of the Hawaiian Islands to be
populated. It was the home of evil demons for 1,000 years after settlement of the other Islands.
KAHOOLAWE:
Size: 45 sq miles
Population: 0
This is leased by the Navy and has served as a bombing range for over thirty years. It is the
driest of the Islands and was lightly population in ancient Hawaiian times. Lua Makika, at 1,477
feet is its highest point. At one time it was connected to Lanai and Maui all of which formed one
large Island.
Size: 45 sq miles
Population: 0
This is leased by the Navy and has served as a bombing range for over thirty years. It is the
driest of the Islands and was lightly population in ancient Hawaiian times. Lua Makika, at 1,477
feet is its highest point. At one time it was connected to Lanai and Maui all of which formed one
large Island.
