74 Fun Facts about Hawaii [Free Fact Cards]

Aloha, friends! Are you ready to ride the waves and explore a fantastic place full of volcanoes, beaches, and aloha spirit? That’s right, we’re talking about Hawaii, the island paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! Hawaii is not just one island but a whole bunch of them, each special in its own way. So, grab your sunscreen, and let’s start our Hawaiian adventure by discovering these facts about Hawaii.

Hawaii has eight main islands, and they’re the tops of huge underwater mountains called volcanoes. Some of these volcanoes are still active, which means they can still erupt with lava flows. Don’t worry, scientists keep a very close eye on them to keep everyone safe!

Did you know that Hawaii is also a place where you can find rainbows almost every day? The sun shines, the rain sprinkles, and whoosh — a splash of colors arcs across the sky! It’s like nature’s own painting, and it’s super cool to see after you’ve splashed around in the ocean.

The ocean in Hawaii is like a giant aquarium. Many colorful fish, friendly sea turtles, and even spinning dolphins exist in the waters around the island! People can snorkel to see all the amazing sea life up close.

Ready to hula dance into more fun facts about Hawaii? Great! From its beautiful beaches to its rich culture and history, Hawaii is bubbling with cool things to learn. Let’s keep exploring and find out more about these beautiful islands where every day feels like a vacation!

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Best Facts About Hawaii

1. The first telephone was established in Hawaii in 1931.
2. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet: A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P and W.
3. Before turning into a state, Hawaii was a kingdom. The first king of Hawaii was Kamehameha.
4. Oahu’s North Shore is a highly popular surfing destination
5. The official state gem is black coral

6. Hawaii has the earth’s most isolated population
7. Hawaii does not follow daylight savings time
8. Surfing and outrigger canoe paddling are the official state sports
9. SPAM® is considered part of Hawaii’s local cuisine
10. In Hawaii, Billboards are banned

11. The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters
12. Kauai has the most beaches of all the Hawaiian islands
13. More than 8% of energy in Hawaii comes from wind power
14. Honolulu is the state capital of Hawaii
15. You can mail a coconut from Hawaii.

16. Hawaii is home to an endangered species, the Hawaiian monk seal
17. Hawaii’s Molokai doesn’t have any traffic lights
18. Iolani Palace was home to King Kalakaua and his family
19. Honolulu has a hotel with a pool made from 1.25 million glass tiles
20. Each of the 8 Hawaiian islands has a nickname and a signature color

21. The peak of Mauna Kea is the highest point in Hawaii
22. Honolulu saw record-breaking temperatures in 2019
23. You can find beaches with four different colors of sand.
24. Iolani Palace is the only royal building in the US.
25. Niihau has no running water or electric lights

26. Billboards are not allowed in Hawaii
27. Hawaii does not follow daylight savings time
28. Hawaii is made up of 137 different islands
29. Hawaii has the largest maze in the world
30. Tourism is the largest industry in Hawaii, attracting millions of visitors to the state every year.

31. Gambling is illegal in Hawaii
32. Hawaii grows in size every year from the volcanic eruption of the Kilauea Volcano
33. Hawaii’s Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world
34. Hawaii’s land mass keeps increasing
35. The Iolani Palace on Oahu is the only royal palace in the United States.

36. Snakes are illegal in Hawaii
37. Only people with Hawaiian ancestry are considered to be Hawaiians
38. The oldest Catholic cathedral in continuous use is in Hawaii
39. The Hawaiian language, also known as “Hawaiian Pidgin,” is the official language of Hawaii and is used by many native Hawaiians.
40. There are approximately 355,000 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in Hawaii

41. Hawaii has a “forbidden island” named Niihau. One of Hawaii’s eight main islands, it’s privately owned and has only 170 residents!
42. More than 8% of energy in Hawaii comes from wind power
43. By law, no building on Kauai can be taller than a palm tree.
44. You can mail a coconut from Hawaii.
45. Hawaii has the most isolated population on earth

46. Hawaii has eight major islands
47. Hawaii does not have any important mineral deposits.
48. Hawaiian Standard Time is Hawaii’s own time zone
49. The official state fish of Hawaii is the humuhumunukunukuapua’a.
50. The Hawaiian flag is a hybrid of the US and UK flags

51. Pineapples are not native to Hawaii
52. All Hawaiian beaches are public
53. The island of Hawaii is the world’s leader in macadamia nut harvesting
54. The hula saved Hawaiian language and culture
55. The highest temperature in Hawaii was recorded at 100 degrees Fahrenheit

56. The “Big Kahuna,” a native Hawaiian, made surfing popular around the world
57. The Aloha State is Hawaii’s official state nickname
58. Hawaii is the only state to once have a monarchy.
59. Hawaii has the United States’ longest life expectancy
60. Hawaii has a special greeting

61. Hawaii has a ban on plastic bags
62. Mount Waialeale is one of the wettest places on Earth
63. There are no snakes on the Hawaiian islands
64. In 1778, Captain Cook arrived in Hawaii and found a land that was unknown to the Western world.
65. Hawaii is the only state that’s rabies free

66. Aloha means both hello and goodbye
67. Millions of tourists visit Hawaii every year
68. Hawaii is the only US state that commercially grows coffee, cocoa, and vanilla beans
69. You can mail a coconut from Hawaii
70. The Hawaiian population is almost one and a half million people

71. Hawaii is the US state with the 2nd highest number of shark attacks
72. One of Hawaii’s main islands, Kaho’olawe, is only 11 miles long
73. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state to be admitted to the United States.
74. Tourists regularly mail back volcanic rocks they’ve stolen

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