HawaiiBy Alex and Miranda

What is Hawaii famous for and why?

Hawaii is famous for volcanic eruptions during the past 10,000 years. It is the home of the world’s most active volcano- the crater

of Kilauea on Mauna Loa on the Hawaii Big Island. People like to snorkel near the

Molokini crater (a sunken volcano) because there are a lot of fish there. It is also famous for surfing on big waves, the beaches and the beautiful weather. Waikiki beach is a famous beach in Hawaii on Oahu island

because of the soft sand.

What is the climate like in in Hawaii and why?

Hawaii’s climate is approximately mild and tropical wet all year long. Hawaii has two seasons- Winter and Summer. Winter runs through mid- October to April and Summer

runs through May to mid-October.

Where are the big cities located and why?

Hawaii’s big cities are on different islands. On Oahu Island, Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe,

Laie, Haleiwa and Wahiawa are the big cities. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu because it

is the largest city in Hawaii. The biggest cities in Hawaii is number one- Honolulu,

number two- Pearl City and number three- Hilo.

What do people eat in Hawaii and why?

Hawaiian people eat tropical fruits such as apple banana, strawberry papaya, green mangos with Chinese five spice and Maui gold pineapples with li hing powder. Their source of protein are fish, squid, limpet,

crab, chicken, birds, dogs and pigs and other seafood. They eat this food because they are close to the Pacific Ocean. They eat a lot of

rice in Hawaii.

What does the landscape look like in Hawaii and why?

Hawaii is an archipelago of 132 islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The islands of Hawaii are peaks of

huge undersea volcanoes. Most volcanoes are no longer active but some still continue to erupt.

Maui’s famous scenic Road to Hana

What is life like in Hawaii and why?

The official languages of Hawaii are English and Hawaiian but other languages are still spoken like Japanese because a lot of Japanese live in Hawaii. Aloha means hello, goodbye and love. The only difference is the way of the saying. A

tradition in Hawaii is that every year Aloha Bowl is played in Honolulu’s Aloha stadium. For

professional athletes, National football league pro game, Matching the national football

conference and American football all-stars are played in the Aloha stadium. Hawaii is part of

the Polynesian Triangle.

What do people like to do in Hawaii?

A lot of people in Hawaii like to do things outside like surfing, ziplining, snorkeling and scuba diving. They also like to hula dance in

Hawaii. People in Hawaii also like to celebrate holidays like Christmas. They are

very festive in Hawaii.

Where is Hawaii located?

Hawaii is 17 degrees north and 150 degrees west. Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific

ocean. It is the 50th state of the United States of America. Hawaii is made out of a

combination of small islands and big islands. Hawaii is in North America.

What is the population like in Hawaii?

The most populated island in Hawaii is Oahu island (the red one) because Honolulu (the capital) is located there. Other islands are mostly 10 – 25 million people per sq. mile.

What is the elevation like in Hawaii?

The highest places in Hawaii are in the middle of the Big Island (the big island). Most islands

are about 153- 500 meters above sea level.

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A few Hawaiian words!Keiki – Child/Kid

Aloha- Hello, Goodbye and LoveMahalo – Thank You

Mahalo Nui Loa – Thank You Very MuchKahi- 1Lua- 2Kolu- 3Ha- 4

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By Alex and Miranda