Fast Facts
What Is Hawaii's nickname?
Aloha state
When did the first people come to Hawaii?
1,500 years ago
What is Hawaii made up of?
Islands
What is Hawaii's Only native animal?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat
True or False:
Was Obama (44th U.S. President) born in Honolulu?
True
What is the capital of Hawaii?
Honolulu
When did the Tahiti people come here?
1,000 years ago
How many of Hawaii's Islands are Inhabited?
7
True or False:
The Nene (state bird) was always native to Hawaii
False
What day did Hawaii become a state?
August 21,1959
What is the state bird?
Nene
When did Kamehameha become the first king?
1810 A.D.
How many Islands does Hawaii have?
132
What is one of Hawaii's main natural resources
Rich Soil
What is a pineapple?
a large juicy tropical fruit consisting of aromatic edible yellow flesh surrounded by a tough segmented skin and topped with a tuft of stiff leaves
What is the state flower?
Yellow Hibiscus
When did Hawaii become U.S. Territory?
1898 A.D.
How many acers does Hawaii expand every year?
40
What are some examples of economic trade products?
Sugarcane, Pineapple, Macadamia Nuts, etc.
What is Hawaii Famous for exporting?
Pineapples
What is the State fish?
Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
When did Hawaii become the 50th state?
1959 A.D.
What are it's 7 Inhabited Islands?
Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau
What is Hawaii's main Income?
Tourists
What does Humuhumunukunukuapuaa mean?
Triggerfish with a pig snout