The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Hawaii:
Hawaii is the newest state among the 50 states of the United States of America. It is also the southernmost state, the only tropical state, and the only state that was previously an independent monarchy.
The state comprises the Hawaiian Islands (with the exception of Midway) in the North Pacific Ocean and is the only U.S. state that is not primarily located on the continent of North America.
General reference
Names Common name: Hawaii Pronunciation: Official name: State of Hawaii (use of ʻokina preferred, but not required), Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: HI ISO 3166-2 code: US-HI Internet second-level domain: .hi.us Nicknames Aloha State (currently used on license plates)Introduction to Hawaii, 50 States. Paradise of the Pacific Pineapple State Rainbow State Youngest State Adjectivals Hawaii Hawaiian Demonyms Hawaii Resident Hawaiian Transitive verb Hawaiianize
Geography of Hawaii
Geography of Hawaii – Unlike the other states of the Union, Hawaii is a group of islands, located in the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location Northern Hemisphere Pacific Ocean North Pacific Ocean Hawaiian Islands United States Western United States Western Hemisphere Population of Hawaii: 1,455,271 (2020 U.S. Census) Area of Hawaii Atlas of Hawaii Places in Hawaii Historic places Archaeological sites in Hawaii Ghost towns in Hawaii National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii National Register of Historic Places listings Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii :Category:National Park Service areas in Hawaii State parks in Hawaii
Environment of Hawaii
Environment of Hawaii Endemism in the Hawaiian Islands Environmental issues in Hawaii Climate of Hawaii Global warming in Hawaii Geology Hawaii hotspot Superfund sites in Hawaii Wildlife of Hawaii Fauna of Hawaii Birds of Hawaii Endemic birds of Hawaii Non-marine molluscs of Hawaii Insects of Hawaii Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) of Hawaii Invasive species in Hawaii
Geographic features of Hawaii Beaches of Hawaii Channels of the Hawaiian Islands Dams and reservoirs in Hawaii Leeward desert Manmade peninsula Mountain passes in Hawaii National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii Rivers of Hawaii Volcanoes of Hawaii Evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes Wilderness area
Natural Area Reserves of Hawaii Ahihi-Kinau
Administrative divisions of Hawaii
The five counties of the state of Hawaii Communities in Hawaii State capital of Hawaii: Honolulu (the 55th largest city in the United States) City nicknames in Hawaii Sister cities in Hawaii Census-designated places in Hawaii
Demography of Hawaii
Demographics of Hawaii – Hawaii has a de facto population of over 1.4 million, due to large military and tourist populations. Ancient Hawaiian population Hawaii locations by per capita income
Government and politics of Hawaii
Government and politics of Hawaii Form of government: U.S. state government Hawaii's congressional delegations Hawaii State Capitol Elections in Hawaii Electoral reform in Hawaii Political party strength in Hawaii
Branches of the government of Hawaii
Government of Hawaii
Executive branch of the government of Hawaii Governor of Hawaii Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii Secretary of State of Hawaii State departments Hawai'i Department of Education Hawaii Department of Health Hawaii Department of Human Services Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Hawaii Department of Public Safety Hawaii Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Hawaii
Hawaii State Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Hawaii State Senate Lower house: Hawaii House of Representatives
Judicial branch of the government of Hawaii
Courts of Hawaii Supreme Court of Hawaii
Law and order in Hawaii
Cannabis in Hawaii Capital punishment in Hawaii: none. Hawaii abolished the death penalty prior to statehood. See also Capital punishment in the United States. Constitution of Hawaii Crime in Hawaii Gun laws in Hawaii Law enforcement in Hawaii Law enforcement agencies in Hawaii State prisons of Hawaii Legal status of Hawaii LGBT rights in Hawaii Same-sex marriage in Hawaii
Military in Hawaii
National Guard of Hawaii Hawaii Air National Guard Hawaii Army National Guard
History of Hawaii
History of Hawaii Demographic history of Hawaii
History of Hawaii, by period
Ancient Hawaii (before 1810) Kingdom of Hawaii, 1810–1893 Kamehameha I, 1795–1819 Kamehameha II, 1819–1824 Kamehameha III, 1825–1854 Kamehameha IV, 1855–1863 Kamehameha V, 1863–1872 Lunalilo, 1873–1874 Kalākaua, 1874–1891 Liliʻuokalani, 1891–1893 Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii Provisional Government of Hawaii, 1893–1894 Citizen's Committee of Public Safety, 1893–1894 Republic of Hawaii, 1894–1898 Sanford Ballard Dole, 1894–1898 Territory of Hawaii, 1898–1959 United States annexation, July 4, 1898 Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900 Hawaii National Park established on August 1, 1916 World War II, September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945 Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 United States enters Second World War on December 8, 1941 State of Hawaii becomes 50th State admitted to the United States of America on August 21, 1959 Haleakala National Park designated on September 13, 1960 Hawaii National Park renamed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on September 22, 1961 Hurricane Iniki, 1992
History of Hawaii, by region History of Hawaii Island History of Maui History of Kahoolawe History of Lānai History of Molokai History of Oahu History of Kauai History of Niihau History of Honolulu
History of Hawaii, by subject Constitution List of Hawaii state legislatures
Culture of Hawaii
Culture of Hawaii – the aboriginal culture of Hawaii is Polynesian. Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean. While traditional Hawaiian culture remains only as vestiges in modern Hawaiian society, there are reenactments of the ceremonies and traditions throughout the islands. Hawaiian architecture Tallest buildings in Honolulu Cuisine of Hawaii Hawaiian dishes Breweries in Hawaii Restaurants in Hawaii Wine in Hawaii Culture of the Native Hawaiians Customs and etiquette in Hawaii Aloha greeting Aloha shirt Lei (garland) Shaka sign Folklore in Hawaii Holidays in Hawaii Christmas in Hawaii Museums in Hawaii Orders, decorations, and medals of Hawaii People of Hawaii Native Hawaiians Hawaiian home land Africans in Hawaii Asian immigration to Hawaii Chinese in Hawaii Filipinos in Hawaii Japanese in Hawaii Greeks in Hawaii Scouting in Hawaii State symbols of Hawaii Flag of the State of Hawai'i Official state flower State Great Seal of the State of Hawai'i
The Arts in Hawaii
Art of Hawaii Dance Music of Hawaii Hawaii Opera Theatre
Religion in Hawaii
Religion in Hawaii Hawaiian Religion Islam in Hawaii Christianity in Hawaii The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii Christmas in Hawaii Eastern Catholic Community in Hawaii Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii Orthodox Church in Hawaii Orthodox parishes in Hawaii
Economy and infrastructure of Hawaii
Economy of Hawaii Agriculture in Hawaii Breweries in Hawaii Coffee production in Hawaii Kona coffee Hawaii wine Genetic engineering in Hawaii Macadamia nut Sugar plantations in Hawaii Banking Bank of Hawaii Hawaii National Bank Communications in Hawaii Telephone Area Code: 808 Currency of Hawaii: Hawaiian dollar Coins of the Hawaiian dollar Energy in Hawaii Power stations in Hawaii Solar power in Hawaii Wind power in Hawaii Health care in Hawaii Hospitals in Hawaii Media in Hawaii Film and television in Hawaii Television stations in Hawaii Newspapers in Hawaii Radio stations in Hawaii Media in Honolulu Tourism in Hawaii Visa policy of the United States Transportation in Hawaii Aviation in Hawaii Airports in Hawaii Railroads in Hawaii State highways in Hawaii
Education in Hawaii
Education in Hawaii Libraries in Hawaii Carnegie libraries in Hawaii Schools in Hawaii School districts in Hawaii High schools in Hawaii Colleges and universities in Hawaii University of Hawaii
See also
Topic overview: Hawaii
Index of Hawaii-related articles
References
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