Hawaii is located in the north-central Pacific Ocean. It consists of 8 large islands and 124 small islands, with a length of 3840 kilometers from northwest to southeast. It is an isolated archipelago state. Around the 4th century AD, a group of Polynesians came here by canoe and settled here, naming the island "Hawaii", which means "original home". It became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. It covers an area of ??167,000 square kilometers and ranks 47th among the 50 states. The capital is Honolulu (honolulu, also translated as Honolulu).
The first European to discover Hawaii was Spanish Juan Gaetano, but it was the British navigator Captain Cook who truly made Hawaii known to the world, who landed on the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. In 1795, Chief Kamehameha conquered other tribes and established the Kingdom of Hawaii. It became a U.S. territory in 1898. It became the 50th state in the United States in 1959. It is 3,846 kilometers east of San Francisco, USA, and 6,200 kilometers west of Tokyo, Japan. It is the hub of sea and air transportation in the Pacific region. Mark Twain said that Hawaii is the most beautiful island in the ocean and the loveliest fleet of islands anchored in the ocean.
Hawaii has four main characteristics: 1. Quanzhou consists of volcanic islands forming a crescent-shaped island chain, which is embedded in the central waters of the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, it is known as the "Crossroad of the Pacific" and the "Gateway to the Asia-Pacific from the United States". There is a rupture zone on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Magma in the lower mantle layer of the earth's crust bursts outward, forming a volcanic archipelago below the ocean surface. The eight small islands are formed by the tops of submarine volcanic cones exposed to the sea. There are still active volcanoes on the island, which erupt from time to time. 2. The state has a tropical climate. 3. Hawaii's pineapple production ranks first in the United States and first in the world. The output accounts for 3/4 of the world's total output. 4. The state is home to U.S. Navy and Air Force bases that protect the U.S. Pacific Coast. The largest of the eight large islands is Hawaii (Hawaii i.), which is composed of five volcanoes, of which Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world. The Mauna Loa volcano erupts every few years, and fiery lava slowly flows out from the gaps in the mountain, becoming a major wonder in Hawaii. The area is 10,498 square kilometers. Oahu (oahu i.) is the third largest island, the political and cultural center of Hawaii, and the seat of the capital, Honolulu. It is 220 kilometers northwest of Hawaii Island. 80% of the state's population lives on the island.
The Hawaiian Islands are scenic spots. Located in the tropics, the climate is mild and pleasant, with no severe cold or dry weather, making life convenient. The annual precipitation on the north wind slope can reach 600 mm; the annual precipitation on the windward slope can reach 10,000 mm. The soil is fertile.
Hawaii's economy is mainly based on agriculture, with 2/3 of the land planted with sugar cane and approximately one million tons of raw sugar produced every year. It is equivalent to 1/10 of the current total annual sugar consumption in the United States, so it is called the Sugar Island of the United States. Fishing is also an important part of the local economy. With the development of tourism, it has gradually become an important economic pillar of the state.
Hawaii is one of the most developed places in the world for tourism. However, it is not the scenic spots and historic sites that attract tourists, but its uniquely beautiful environment and the traditional enthusiasm, friendliness and sincerity of the Hawaiian people. Hawaii has beautiful scenery and charming beaches. The sun, moon and stars change the colorful scenery: under the clear sky, the beautiful Waikiki Beach is covered with parasols like flowers; in the sunset, the banana palm trees on the shore sing softly for lovers; under the moonlight, Polynesia People were singing and dancing on the straw mats. The sound of Hawaii's flowers and the rhythm of the sea play a beautiful romantic song for tourists.
Hawaiian people are simple and hospitable. When the sightseeing ship approached the sea off Hawaii, a large group of passionate Hawaiian girls approached the ship in a small boat, giving strings of colorful garlands to the tourists, and kept saying "Aloha" to fully express their most cherished feelings. A sincere welcome. Aloha is a local dialect. It is generally interpreted as welcome, hello, etc. It expresses friendship and blessing. Everyone who comes to Hawaii learns this sentence. The garland is called "Lei", and Hawaiians always hold Lei in their hands. When meeting acquaintances, welcoming or farewell guests, they must give Lei, just like we shake hands when we meet.
Hula dance is the most unforgettable thing among tourists. Hula, also known as "hula dance", is a dance that focuses on the movements of the hands, feet and waist. On a moonlit night, in the cool breeze of the coconut grove, a young man wearing a Hawaiian shirt holds a guitar, plays beautiful music, and expresses his love in his heart with a low voice.
The dancing girl, hanging rey, wears a golden grass skirt, matching the melody and rhythm of the music, showing a graceful posture. The pure feelings, poetic atmosphere, and picturesque mood are intoxicating and make people forget to leave. The dance that praises the "Volcano Goddess" is also popular among tourists. The volcanic eruption shocked the native Hawaiians. They were still frightened, so they believed that their world was controlled by the volcano goddess, so they made up a dance to praise the greatness of the "volcano goddess". In the madness, In the original call sign, a group of indigenous people with painted faces dance wildly around a blazing bonfire.
What also interests tourists is Hawaii’s “unstandardized” clothing. Contrary to European and American people who dress according to the occasion, Hawaiians always wear Hawaiian shirts made of Hawaiian cloth regardless of the occasion and time. The ones worn by men are called Aloha shirts. The floral shirts worn by women are of different lengths. The ones worn during the day are slightly shorter and are called "Mu". The long shirts worn at night are called "Mumu". Naming clothes based on their length is an invention of the locals. When tourists come here, they never forget to take back a few pieces of "mu" or "mu mu".
Honolulu, the state capital located on the island of Oahu, used to be rich in sandalwood, so the overseas Chinese called it Honolulu. Honolulu's geographical location is very important. It is a transportation hub from the West Coast of the United States to Australia and from the Panama Canal to the Far East. It is known as the "Crossroad of the Pacific." In addition to Hawaiians, residents also include Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Puerto Ricans, etc.
The Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with lush tropical plants. The artificial lake divides the center into 7 areas including Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, and Maori. Each village represents 7 different cultures of Polynesia. The buildings in each village maintain the traditional style of hundreds of years ago, reflecting the national cultural characteristics from different aspects, attracting tourists from all over the world. There is also the Palazzo Iraoni, an Italian Renaissance-style building in the city center.
Hawaii’s education is very developed. Compulsory education is from the age of 6 to 18 years old. Children of school age must enter school. The University of Hawaii was founded in 1907 and has the Center for Eastern and Western Studies on campus.
Pearl Harbor near Honolulu is a world-famous harbor. In the early morning of December 1941, the "Pearl Harbor incident" that shocked the world broke out. Currently, Pearl Harbor remains the main base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and the home of the U.S. Armed Forces Pacific Command.
Hawaii's nickname is "the aloha state". The state flower is the hibiscus (yellowhibiscus). The state bird is the Hawaiian goose. The state tree is the candlenut. The motto is "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness" (the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness).
On May 21, 1985, the state established friendly relations with Guangdong Province of China. On June 30, 1992, the state established friendly relations with China's Hainan Province.