Hawaii
Hawaii
A state in the United States in the central Pacific. Made up of the Hawaiian Islands. The total area is 16,700 square kilometers. Population: 1.135 million (1991). It is the only state in the United States where less than half of the population is white. Caucasians account for about one-third, and the rest are Japanese, Polynesians, Filipinos, Chinese, and Koreans. The capital and largest city is Honolulu (Honolulu). Around the fifth century, Polynesians moved here from the South Pacific. In 1795, most of the islands were conquered by King Kamehameha I, and the Kingdom of Hawaii was established in 1810. The kingdom was overthrown in 1893 and the Republic of China was established the following year. It was annexed by the United States in 1898 and became a state of the United States in 1959. The Pacific Ocean is an important strategic location for air and sea transportation, and its strategic location is very important. There are mainly 8 large islands and more than 120 small islands, which cross the Tropic of Cancer diagonally from southeast to northwest and extend for more than 2,400 kilometers, that is, from Hawaii Island at the southeast end to Kure Island at the northwest end (excluding Midway Island). The eight main islands are on the south side of the Tropic of Cancer, equivalent to the Hawaiian Islands in a narrow sense, namely Hawaii Island, Maui Island, Kahoolawe Island, Lanai Island, Molokai Island, Oahu Island, Kauai Island, Ni Howe Island. The islands are volcanic islands formed by eruptions from huge fissures in the ocean floor. The Mauna Loa volcano (elevation 4,170 meters) and Kilauea volcano (elevation 1,247 meters) on Hawaii Island are both active volcanoes, and lava flows often overflow from the summit crater and mountainside fissures. The northeast trade wind prevails all year round, and the windward northeastern slopes of the islands have abundant rainfall and are rich in tropical rainforests; the leeward southwest slopes are dry and rainless, and are rich in tropical grasslands. Agriculture is the main industry, with sugar cane, pineapples, flowers, livestock, etc. being the most important. The industry is mainly focused on sugar production, canned pineapples and other food processing. Hawaii is an important military location, with major naval and air force bases such as Pearl Harbor. The tourism industry is developed and is the main source of the state's economy. The number of tourists from the United States, East Asia, Western Europe and other places can reach more than 3 million annually (1983).
Hawaii
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Area: 16,705 square kilometers; ranked 47th among the fifty states.
Population: 895,000 people; ranked 40th among the 50 states.
State capital: Honolulu
Main city: Hilo
State flower: hibiscus
State bird: Hawaiian goose
The name of Hawaii comes from Polynesian, meaning "original home" Original home.
Polynesians colonized the islands of this state more than a thousand years ago. It was incorporated into the United States in 1900. It became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. Named after the hibiscus flower Hibiscus It is the state flower. The nickname of this state is "Aloha State" (Hawaiians often say: "Aloha" when greeting or leaving others. Its meaning is love). The state's motto: "Keep justice and survive." " The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In Righteousness.
The state capital is Honolulu, which is a tourist destination. The most attractive place is Waikiki Beach, with beautiful weather and blue sky all year round. It is suitable for swimming, surfing, boating, and fishing. About 2,000 ships enter and leave Honolulu every year. Up to 400,000 passengers enter and exit Honolulu International Airport every day. There is the University of Hawaii in the city, which was founded in 19 In 2007, there were more than 20,000 students. The East West Center established on campus is very famous.
This state has three characteristics: First, all of this state is volcanic islands. The Hawaiian Islands include 132 Island. This is a tall volcanic cone on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, the part that is exposed to the sea. A large crack occurs at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, and lava flows out, forming a tall volcano with many craters on it, forming many peaks. Some peaks are exposed to the sea, which is called an island. Island. Second, this state has a tropical climate. This makes the United States have territory in three zones: cold (Alaska), warm (forty-eight states of the continental United States), and hot (Hawaiian Islands). Third, this state is the Pacific naval and air force base of the United States, and It is a very important shipping center in the United States, Asia and Australia.
The climate of the archipelago is a regression type because it is located near the Tropic of Cancer and is affected by the northeasterly trade winds. It is rainy on the windward slopes and less rainy on the northerly slopes. The main products are cane sugar and pineapple (pineapple or pineapple). The latter's output accounts for about three-quarters of the world's output. The state's main income: The first is the defense industry. The second is tourism. The third is the cane sugar industry. The fourth It is the pineapple industry. Oahu is located in the northwest of Hawaii Island. On the south coast of the island are Pearl Harbor and Honolulu. The former is the largest military port in the Pacific in the United States; the latter is the industrial and commercial center of the state. This island It is 3,800 kilometers from San Francisco to the east and 8,890 kilometers from Hong Kong to the west.
The word "Hawaii" originates from the Polynesian language. Around the 4th century AD, a group of Polynesians arrived in canoes across the waves and settled here. They named the island "Hawaii", which means "original home". The first European to discover the islands 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. In 1898, Hawaii was annexed by the United States and became the 50th state in 1959.
Hawaii is a pearl in the Pacific. 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: Hawaii is the most beautiful island in the ocean and the loveliest fleet of islands anchored in the ocean.
The Hawaiian Islands are a crescent-shaped island chain composed of 124 small islands and 8 large islands. They are embedded in the waters of the central Pacific Ocean, so they have the "Pacific Crossroads" and "America's Gateway to the Asia-Pacific" "Gateway". Its land area is 16,641 square kilometers. The largest island is Hawaii, which is composed of 5 volcanoes. Among them, Kilauea volcano 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. Oahu is the third largest island and is also the political and cultural center of Hawaii, where the capital Honolulu is located. 80% of the state's 1.1 million people live on the island. Famous places in Hawaii include: Honolulu, Wilkie Beach and Pearl Harbor.
Hawaii is located in the tropics, but has a mild and pleasant climate. Its economy is based on agriculture, mainly producing sugar cane and pineapples. Fishing is also an important part of the local economy. In recent years, Hawaii's tourism industry has developed by leaps and bounds, and tourism revenue has ranked first among all industries. In 1991, tourism revenue was US$10 billion, twice the total revenue from the state's three main economic sectors: defense industry, sugar and pineapple, making it an important economic pillar.
Hawaii is one of the places with the most developed tourism industry in the world. 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, nebula and clouds change the colorful scenery: under the clear sky, the beautiful Wilkie Beach is covered with parasols like flowers; in the sunset, the banana grove and coconut trees on the shore sing softly for lovers; under the moonlight, Polynesian people Singing and dancing on the straw mat. 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 shouting the welcome slogan "Aloha", fully expressing their The most sincere welcome. Aloha is a native language, generally interpreted as welcome, hello, etc., expressing friendship and blessing. Everyone who comes to Hawaii learns this sentence. "Aloha" also means "I love you." The garland is called "Lei", and Hawaiians always hold garlands in their hands. When meeting acquaintances, welcoming or farewell guests, they all give garlands, just like shaking hands when we meet. So in Hawaii, you often see people wearing - twenty leis.
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 girls, hanging with garlands and wearing golden grass skirts, showed graceful postures in line with the melody and rhythm of the music. The pure feelings, the welcoming atmosphere, and the picturesque mood are intoxicating and lingering. The dance that praises the "Volcano Goddess" is also popular among tourists. The volcanic eruption shocked the native Hawaiians and left them with lingering fears. Therefore, they secretly believed that their world was controlled by the volcano goddess. So they made up a dance to praise the greatness of the "Volcano Goddess". Amid crazy primitive calls, a group of indigenous people with painted faces danced wildly around a blazing bonfire.
The Polynian Cultural Center on Oahu is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with lush tropical plants. The artificial lake divides the center into Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, The 7 villages including Maori represent 7 different cultures of Polynia. The buildings in each village maintain the traditional style of hundreds of years ago and reflect the national cultural characteristics from different aspects. It is a prime project to attract tourists.
What also interests tourists is Hawaii’s “unregulated” clothing. Contrary to European and American people who dress for occasions, Hawaiians wear a Hawaiian shirt made of Hawaiian cloth everywhere regardless of the occasion or 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 "Mou". The long shirts worn at night are called "Mumu". They are named after the length of the clothes. Science invented by locals.
When tourists come here, they never forget to take back a few pieces of "mu" or "mu mu".
Everything in Hawaii is beautiful. All kinds of exotic flowers bloom all over the mountains and plains all year round, which is a feast for the eyes. Beautiful scenery, friendly neighbors, and harmonious and melodious songs everywhere make it a place that gives tourists a fulfilling life. Wearing a garland of fragrant agarwood given by the locals will relieve your fatigue. Marine activities include windsurfing, water skiing and other projects, which are both exciting and not too dangerous. There is a submarine tour at the Yuchang end of the beach. For a few dozen dollars, passengers can watch fish and other marine animals and underwater ruins 150 meters deep.
Hawaii has a unique and beautiful scenery, rich in sunlight, water, wind and geothermal resources due to active volcanic activity. Its clean air and towering volcanoes make Hawaii the most important celestial observation site in the world. One of the stations and astronomical research centers. Hawaii has become a famous world center for water sports, and many world-class large-scale water sports competitions are held here. In addition, there are other sports competitions held here, such as the Honolulu Marathon, Professional Golf Championships, Kenwood Cup, etc. Rough estimates suggest that all sports events held in Hawaii bring in $240 million in revenue.
Hawaii Island residents rely on the 7 million domestic and foreign tourists who come to Hawaii every year for most of their employment, personal income, and state government taxes. According to calculations by the Bank of Hawaii, the ripple effect of tourists' tourism expenditure there is 2, that is, every US$1 spent by tourists will increase the local gross product value by US$2. Tourism revenue accounts for 60% of the local gross product value, making Hawaii's economic growth rate always higher than the average growth level of the U.S. economy.
Since tourism plays a decisive role in Hawaii's economy, the Hawaii State Government attaches great importance to protecting the environment, protecting tourism resources, and developing "clean" industries, such as marine science, aquaculture, and tropical agriculture. , financial services, business centers, etc., in order to promote the development of tourism and, in the near future, promote economic development.
70% of tourists to Hawaii come from the United States, but in recent years there has been a large influx of Japanese tourists. In 1988, 8.5 million people from Japan traveled abroad, of which 1.3 million went to Hawaii, exceeding the number of tourists to the mainland United States. In recent years, the Japanese have purchased large amounts of land and other real estate in Hawaii, built hotels and villas, and both individuals and companies have invested there. Today, 80% of high-end hotels and almost all golf courses in Hawaii are owned by Japanese.
According to 1990 U.S. Census figures, people from Asia or the Pacific Islands accounted for 62% of Hawaii's 1.1 million population. Japanese are the largest Asian minority in Hawaii, followed by Filipinos, Aboriginals, Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Laotians and Thais. Intermarriage among various ethnic groups has become commonplace. It is said that one in every three people is a "mixed race". Miscegenation diluted racial boundaries and allowed all ethnic groups to live in harmony. Visitors can see the true meaning of Hawaii's reputation as an "ethnic paradise" from a fast food dish. It might be Japanese sugar-roasted beef, or Irish-style beef stew, or Vienna sausage, Chinese Hanamaki, or Korean pancake. Tourists from all over the world can taste various snacks that suit their tastes at the snack bars here.
Hawaii Time
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. During the months when daylight saving time is not observed in the continental United States, Hawaii is 2 hours behind the West Coast, 4 hours behind the Midwest, and 5 hours behind the East. If daylight saving time is in effect, an additional hour will be added. Hawaii time is 18 hours behind Beijing time.
Hawaii is the most pleasant vacation destination on earth. Bring the wrong clothes and a few dollars at the nearest beach mall can give you a completely new look. Don't speak English? A smile and a friendly manner can help you get what you need. (Tip: It helps if you speak fluent English!) Of course, a few tips can help you be more comfortable in your vacation paradise:
Hawaii has a pleasant climate year-round, because we It's on the edge of the tropics so there are only two seasons.
The average daytime maximum temperature in "summer" is 85 degrees Fahrenheit; in "winter" it is 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Ocean temperatures are warm year-round. Winds from different directions keep the temperature and humidity of the island at ideal conditions. If you like dry and sunny places, choose a location downwind of each island. (That's the shady side upwind - usually the west or south side). If you are yearning for the lushness and humidity of the tropics, choose the windward side of the island (that is, the upwind side - usually the east and north). Even downwind of the island, rain often visits, leaving behind its stunning Amazingly brilliant rainbow. Without them, Hawaii wouldn't be Hawaii.
Movie:
Director:
George Roy Hill
Starring:
Lou Antonio
Julie Andrews
Bette Midler
Type: Drama/History
Duration: 189 min
Country/Region: United States
Dialogue Language: English
Distributing Company: MGM/UA Home Entertainment
Release Date: October 1966 United States