Hawaii (state) - Hawaï (staat)

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Pali in Hawaii

Hawaii or Hawaii (HI, also known as the Aloha State) is since August 21, 1959 the fiftieth state of the United States. It is a group of islands that lie in the Pacific Ocean. The largest island is also called Hawaii. Located in the mid-north Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the northeast corner of Polynesia. Formerly a major trading post for whaling, sugar and pineapple, it is now economically dependent on U.S. tourism and military personnel. The natural beauty of the islands is Hawaii's biggest draw. Honolulu is the state capital and largest city and cultural center of attraction.

Regions

Hawaii is an archipelago of more than 19 volcanic islands above a geological hot spot in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific plate on which the islands rest is moving to the northwest. So in general the islands are older and smaller (due to erosion) as you go from the southeast to the northwest. There are eight major islands, six of which are open to tourism.

Map of Hawaii

Islands

  • Hawaii is also known as "The Big Island" is the largest island.
  • Oahu, nicknamed 'the meeting place', is the most populous and developed island. On the south shore is Honolulu, four out of every five Hawaiians call it "home." It is the governmental and commercial center of the state and Waikiki Beach is Hawaii's most famous tourist destination. Beyond the city are pineapple fields and the north shore of Oahu is known for the biggest waves in the world. The USS Arizona National Memorial at Pearl Harbor is also a very popular tourist destination.
  • Maui is the second largest island in the chain and here is the 3055m high volcanic mountain crater Haleakala. Its nickname is the 'valley island' because of the narrow plain between Haleakala and the West Maui mountains. On the western part of the island are the resorts of Lahaina, Kaanapali and Kapalua. On the southern part are Kihei and Wailea. On the eastern side is the small village of Hana, reached by one of the most winding and beautiful roads in the world.

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History

Hawaii has been inhabited by Polynesians since about 400, probably away from Tahiti. These were very good seafarers, and spoke a Polynesian language, Hawaiian. The Hawaiian sound system has only 7 consonants, and the language therefore sounds very quickly recognizable.

Although the islands are believed to have been seen by the Spaniards as early as the 16th century, James Cook is the official European discoverer of the islands, which he named the Sandwich Islands after the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Sandwich (1718-1792 ).

Under the influence of contacts with Europeans, King Kamehameha I united all previously often hostile islands into one kingdom. The Hawaiian kings pursued a policy of hospitality to strangers, but for example playing the English against the Americans. For example, despite its strategic location, the archipelago managed to remain an independent state for most of the 19th century. In 1893, a number of American sugar planters staged a coup, placed Queen Liliuokalani under arrest and opened the door for American conscription. The attack on Pearl Harbor (on the island of O'ahu) on December 7, 1941 by the Imperial Army of Japan resulted in the United States getting involved in World War II. The area remained an American Territory until 1959. In the meantime the original population had become a minority (in 2000 23%) on its own island and the population decided to become a US state (more than 93% of the population voted for this), which happened on August 21, 1959.

However, there are groups among the Hawaiians who want to undo the annexation by the US and want more independence. Several individuals maintain their right to the throne of Hawaii because they are said to be descended from the deposed royal family. Senator Daniel Akaka's Akaka Bill (if passed) will give some independence to the descendants of the original population. Opponents believe this will create a rift in the population based on their race.

Only one of the islands, Niihau, still has a completely original character; it is entirely private property and is not accessible to outsiders unless by invitation.

Geology

Volcanic cone Pu'u 'O'o on Hawaii's Kīlauea.

The islands are of volcanic origin: They are located on a so-called hotspot, where magma from the interior of the earth comes out as lava. As the Earth's crust moves relative to the hot spot, a row of islands was created from west to east, with the oldest, dead volcanoes in the west and the youngest, active ones in the east. Currently, the volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa on the largest island of Hawaii are still very active; this may also apply to Hualalai. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano. Kilauea, in the Volcanoes National Park, has almost continuous eruptions, which are well visited by tourists. Mauna Loa has a new eruption about every 20 years, for Mauna Kea an eruption every 4000 years is not excluded.

Another 30 km further east, far below the sea's surface, a new volcano, Loihi, is building a new island that will rise above sea level in 10,000 years.

Mauna Kea (White Mountain) is the highest mountain in the world measured from foot to top: the mountain rises 10203 meters above the sea floor, and 4207 meters above sea level. Mauna Loa (Tall Mountain) is the heaviest mountain in the world; it is only a few meters lower than Mauna Kea, but has a wider base.

Mount Haleakala (Home of the Sun), a volcano on Maui, is particularly popular with tourists. It is easy to travel the 55 km long road to the top in a rented car. At the very top of the mountain is a parking lot. Many tourists go to the top of Haleakala to admire the sunrise or sunset there. The volcano is part of Haleakala National Park.

Language

HawaiianDutch
alohaGood day
mahalothank you/you
kaneman
Pupusnack
KeikiPeople, children
wahineWoman
lanaiBalcony, outdoor area
luauTraditional dance party

Arrive

Travel around

To look at

To do

An absolute must to do in Hawaii is surfing. The archipelago is the cradle of this water sport.

Food

Since Hawaii is part of the United States of America, you will also find American fast food in Hawaii. Traditionally, however, the meals consist of (fresh) fish and fruit.

Safety

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