DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE
 
Hawaii Facts
 
Population      
1,431,603

Land Area       
6,423

Coastline         
750 miles

Shoreline        
1,052 miles

Area Code       
808

Capital City     
Honolulu

Largest Cities  
Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua

Statehood       
August 21, 1959

State Bird        
Hawaiian goose

State Flower    
Yellow hibiscus

State Gem       
Black coral

State Marine Mammal  
Humpback whale

State Motto      
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.

State Nickname
Aloha State

State Song      
Hawaii Ponoi

State Team Sport        
Outrigger canoe paddling

State Tree        
Candlenut
 
 
Did you know?
 
*  Hawaii has two official languages: Hawaiian and English.

*  During the Hawaiian Monarchy, residents of Hawaii were among the most literate in the world.

*  Hawaii is the only state with no incorporated cities and towns, just county jurisdictions.

*  Hawaii is the only state that hosts all branches of the U.S. military.

*  Hawaii is home to the longest continuously erupting volcano in recorded history.

*  Mauna Kea on the Big Island is the tallest mountain on earth at 33,476 feet from the sea floor.

*  Kauai’s highest mountain records as much as 485 inches of rainfall each year.

*  The Hawaiian Islands are still growing, with the next island expected above water level in 60,000 years.