What Are the Different Islands in Hawaii?

Hawaii joined the U.S. Union as the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Southwest of the continental U.S., Hawaii is the only state that is completely surrounded by water.

The Islands

The State of Hawaii consists of many islands. Its eight main islands are Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Hiihau, Hawaii, Molokai, Kanai and Kahoolawe.

World's Wettest Spot

Kauai, the Garden Isle, is home of the world's wettest spot and Hawaii's 4th largest island. The Waialeale Mountain averages 488 inches of annual rainfall.

The Unforbidden Isle

The uninhabited Kaho'olawe is ridden with unexploded military shells. General access is forbidden.

The Widest U.S. State

The islands of Hawaii create the United State's widest state, from east to west and its islands hold the biggest mountain range in the world.

Volcanic Creations

The Hawaiian Islands were created by thousands of undersea volcanoes. Maui, known as the Valley Isle, is the second largest island of the state and home of the Haleakala Crater. This crater is the largest dormant volcano in the world.

The Pineapple Isle

Lanai'i, the Pineapple Isle, is Hawaii's most secluded isle and was once the home of the world's largest pineapple plantations. Pineapples grow avidly throughout the island and can be considered a weed in many sections.

References

• Hawaii Facts and Trivia
• Facts and Figures

Resources

• Hawaii