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Hawaii is the only U.S. state where this energizing bean crop is grown commercially on a large scale.
What is coffee?
This is the capital and largest city of the state of Hawaii.
What is Honolulu?
Four-stringed instrument was adapted from Portuguese guitars and became a beloved staple of Hawaiian music.
What is a ukelele?
Meaning "to cut" or "slice" in Hawaiian, this raw fish salad is typically seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions.
What is poke?
Although the entire archipelago has over 130 islands, this is the specific number of main islands that make up Hawaii.
What is eight?
This storytelling dance uses gentle hand and hip movements to represent words and traditional Hawaiian folklore.
What is hula?
This essential tree nut is famously grown in Hawaii, roasted, and often covered in chocolate for souvenirs.
What is macadamia nuts?
Because it is located so far down in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii holds the title of being this directional superlative among all 50 U.S. states.
What is the southernmost state?
You will often receive this traditional necklace made of fresh flowers when you arrive on the islands.
What is a lei?
This gelatinous, sweet dessert pudding is made from coconut milk and sugar
This oldest main island in the chain is known as the "Garden Isle" and features the dramatic cliffs of the Nā Pali Coast.
What is Kauai?
This large water animal migrates to Hawaii’s warm waters every winter to breed and give birth, delighting tourists on boat tours.
What is a humpback whale?
This popular savory dish wraps meat (like pork or beef) and fish in taro leaves and ti leaves before steaming.
What is laulau?
This famous Honolulu beach is known worldwide for its white sand, calm surf, and beautiful views of Diamond Head.
What is Waikiki beach?
Though the traditional Hawaiian alphabet contains only 12 standard letters, this punctuation-like mark represents a glottal stop and is officially recognized as its 13th letter.
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