King Kamehameha the Frequently Used Hawaiian Words 8 Great conquered and united the eight major aloha love, hello, goodbye Hawaiian Islands in 1810. He ruled the kingdom kama‘a ina native or local until his death in 1819. Ā lifelike statue of King ka ne man 50 Fun Facts about Kamehameha stands kapu taboo, no trespassing prominently in the the 50th State historic Capital District of keiki child or children downtown Honolulu.

ko kua help or give assistance Captain James Cook, an English explorer, made la nai porch, patio, balcony On December 1, 2014, 9 his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. Niʻihau, nicknamed the Forbidden Island, is 1 David Y. Ige became the He named the group of islands the Sandwich 13 privately owned by the Robinson family, mahalo thank you eighth governor of the Islands in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. descendants of Elizabeth Sinclair. In 1864, State of Hawai‘i. He is makai oceanside Sinclair purchased the island from King also the first governor of Kamehameha IV. Okinawan descent in the mauka mountainside State and the nation. During the reign of King Kamehameha V, ʻohana family 14 people afflicted with leprosy were banished to Kalaupapa on Molokaʻi. ‘ono delicious There are eight islands that make up the State 2 of Hawai‘i: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Ā small patch of land at Kealakekua Bay on pau finished La naʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe and the Big Island of 15 the Big Island is owned by Britain. It was Hawai‘i. pu pu snacks or appetizers purchased by the British consul general in 1877. wahine female 3 Honolulu is the capital of the State of Hawai‘i. By law, a building on Kauaʻi can be no taller 16 than a palm tree. There are four counties in the State: Honolulu, ‘Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on 4 Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawai‘i. 10 Āmerican soil. It was built by King David Visit the Hawai‘i State Capitol Kala kaua and later occupied by his sister, On Āugust 21, 1959, Hawai‘i became the 50th Queen Liliʻuokalani. virtual tour. Scan the QR code 5 State. Statehood Day is an official state or go to governor.hawaii.gov holiday in Hawai‘i. In 1874, King Kala kaua wrote the lyrics to 11 “Hawai‘i Pono‘ī ,” the State song. The song was composed by Henry Berger, leader of FACEBOOK.COM/GovernorDavidIge The nickname for the the Royal Hawaiian Band. Today, the band 6 State of Hawai‘i is the Āloha State. is the oldest and only full-time municipal TWITTER.COM/GovHawaii band in the U.S. INSTAGRAM.COM/GovHawaii The official State motto, The Hawaiian Islands were formed by Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i FLICKR.COM/GovHawaii 7 Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀ ina 17 volcanic activity. Kauaʻi is the oldest of the i ka Pono, is written at 12 is the most isolated population center on eight islands, formed about 5 million years GOVERNOR.HAWAII.GOV the bottom of the State seal. It means the life of earth. Hawai‘i is 2,390 miles from ago. The Big Island is the youngest island, the land is perpetuated in righteousness. California and 3,850 miles from Japan. formed over 600,000 years ago.

Produced by the Office of Governor David Y. Ige In 1879, Joao Fernandez, Maui is home to Haleakala , the world’s The State flag features the British flag in Parker Ranch on the Big Island is the largest a Portuguese immigrant, 18 largest dormant volcano. Haleakala means the corner and eight stripes which contiguous ranch in the U.S. 43 29 34 introduced the braginho, “House of the Sun.” represent the eight islands. The use of the a four-string musical Union Jack in the flag design is symbolic of Hawai‘i is one of only four states that have instrument, to the Located on the Big Island, Kī lauea is the the friendship between Britain and the 35 outlawed billboards. The others are Ālaska, Hawaiians, which they world’s most active volcano with Hawaiian Kingdom. 19 Maine and Vermont. renamed the ukulele. documented eruptions since 1823. © Tina Mahina Hawai‘i does not observe daylight savings Ā lei is a traditional Hawaiian gift made with Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on 36 time. 20 earth, spanning 75 miles. Mauna Loa means 44 flowers, leaves, seeds or nuts. It is a symbol of love, friendship, gratitude, appreciation “Long Mountain.” The people of Hawai‘i and honor, often used as greetings or at 37 consume the most celebrations. Mauna Kea is the world’s tallest volcano, Spam per capita in the 21 measuring from the bottom of the ocean U.S. floor to its peak above land. The yellow The kukui nut hibiscus is the tree is the State Hawai‘i has the longest life expectancy in 45 46 State flower. tree. Hawai‘i is the only state with a tropical 38 the U.S. 22 rainforest. Hawai‘i is the only state with two official Born in Hawai‘i, Barack Obama is the only Hawai‘i is the only state that is rabies-free. 39 languages, English and Hawaiian. 23 30 president from outside the continental United States. To protect the island habitat, some animals There are twelve letters in the Hawaiian 24 are prohibited in Hawai‘i, such as snakes, 40 language — five vowels and seven hamsters and ferrets. Hiram Fong, elected in 1959, was the first consonants. The ‘okina mark (similar to The humuhumunukunukua pua‘a (triggerfish) 31 Āsian Āmerican in the U.S. Senate. Fong was an apostrophe) and kahako mark (line 47 is the State fish. a descendant of Chinese immigrants to above a vowel) are used to clarify Hawai‘i has more endangered species than Hawai‘i. pronunciation. 25 any other state.

From the Kure Ātoll in the north to the Big The hoary bat is The monk seal is Island in the South, the entire Hawaiian the State land the State marine 32 26 27 Islands archipelago measures 1,523 miles, mammal. mammal. making it the longest island chain in the The State stone is black coral although it is world. 48 actually an animal.

The Kalaupapa Cliffs on Molokaʻi are the Duke Kahanamoku, Hawai‘i’s native son, 33 world’s highest 49 was a legendary surfer, hero, Olympic gold sea cliffs. medalist, Honolulu sheriff, and the 50th Hawai‘i’s longest State’s official greeter. waterfall and largest white Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance Queen Lili'uokalani, last monarch of the sand beaches are 41 performed by both men and women. 50 Hawaiian Kingdom, was a talented musician also on the island The ne ne or Hawaiian who composed “Āloha ‘Oe” (Farewell to of Molokaʻi. Ā luau is a feast. Many families in Hawai‘i goose is the State bird. Thee). She attended the Chiefs’ Children’s 28 42 celebrate a child’s first birthday, graduation School, which is now Royal Elementary or weddings with a luau. School in Honolulu.