What is Hawaii's tallest mountain?
Mauna Kea, located on the Big Island. The tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base on the sea floor.
The geographic center of the US including Hawaii and Alaska is located in which state?
The Georaphic Center of the United States' 50 states is in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, in the northwest part of the state.
KANSAS
What does the colors on Hawaii's state flag mean?
IMPROVED. Aloha. Answer: The eight alternating white, red and blue stripes represent the eight islands of Hawaii. The British Union Jack represents Hawaii's historical relationship with Great Britain as its protectorate. It also represents a stylized puela (a triangular standard laying across two crossed spears called an alia) which is the symbol of the Hawaiian ali'i.
Red, White and Blue, with the Union Jack at the canton and eight alternating stripes representing the "main" islands of Hawaii.
What is a popular hot beverage produced in Hawaii?
Some of the BEST coffee in the world. Coffee from the Kona area of the Big Island is well known.
Hawaii was once a group of Independent Islands that were United as the Kingdom of Hawaii under Kamehameha the Great. The Monarchy was overthrown in 1893 and became the Republic of Hawaii. Hawaii was an independent nation prior to becoming an American state.
What is the translation for the Hawaiian slang phrase Da Kine?
It is a phrase used when you can not think of a word. A counter part for this word in the English language would probably something like "thingie" or "whatchamacallit".
The phrase is not from the Hawaiian language; it comes from the Hawaiian Pidgin words "da kine" (derived from "the kind")
What is the flying time from Los Angeles to Hawaii?
The flight time from Hawaii to Louisiana is approximately 8 hours and 4 minutes.
If you incorrectly referred to Los Angeles as "LA" (Los Angeles is actually LAX), then the flight time from Hawaii to Los Angeles is approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes.
The flight time is approximate. Factors such as weather conditions could alter the length of the flight.
How long does it take to fly from Newcastle England to San Francisco America?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 15.5 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
How many people in Hawaii surf?
I would be exaggerating if I said everyone- but not by much. Hawaiians love the sea- including swimming, fishing, canoeing- and surfing. Even if you do not live on the seacoast- it's not that far.
Which does not belong with Hawaii - Canary Caroline and Marshall?
The Canary Islands are off the Northwest coast of Africa.
When does Hawaii five 0 start?
Well it seems to be very popular so there is a good chance there will be another season. And the other reason there could be another season is because many people will be very disappointed if there is not another season. Hopefully there are many more seasons to come. I love Hawaii five o and don't want it to end.
Which beach is better waikiki or maui?
CORRECTED: Aloha: Maui is not a beach, it is an island, and is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in HI.
Waikiki is nice; lots to do and see, lots of fun, and beautiful sunsets, but it is, in essence, right in downtown Honolulu. Literally, right across the street are business complexes like you would see in New York or Los Angeles. In fact, we who live on the other islands call Hono L.A. West.
What is the distance between Albany New York and Honolulu Hawaii?
The Distance is 5680 Miles if travelling the shortest route, by car and then (according to google) Kayak! across the ocean...
Ref:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=albany&daddr=honolulu&geocode=FaPTigIduJGa-ylL-0_MNAreiTHEKOegEmOh4Q%3BFUAeRQEd40WX9ilNRsOMOxgAfDFsl6fzX_UoSw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=30.949491,-115.984023&sspn=94.354831,156.621094&ie=UTF8&ll=34.885931,-116.015625&spn=91.780679,156.621094&t=h&z=3
Why did the McKinely Tariff Act set off a crisis on the Hawaiian Islands?
The McKinley Tariff Act eliminated the tariffs on all sugar entering the United States. Now sugar that was produced from Hawaii was no longer cheaper than elsewhere. This change reduced the sugar producers' profits. Some U.S. business leaders pushed for making Hawaii apart of the united States, or annexation. By doing this, Hawaiian sugar could be sold for greater profits because American producers received an extra two cents a pound from the United States government.
An annexationists is someone who promotes annexationism. Annexationism is the desire to obtain more privileges, territories, or possessions. The annexationists have a desire to be annexed.
That was Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean.
Which islands do native Hawaiians live on today?
All of the "main" Islands except Kaho'olawe and Molokai has the highest percentage of native Hawaiians.
The world's longest island chain, the Hawaii Islands, is 1,523 miles (2451 km) long.
What is the name of Marine base in Hawaii?
It was first called Naval Station Honolulu and 1899 it became Naval Station, Hawaii, In 1908 the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard was added and in 1917 Ford Island became an Army and Navy Air Station. As of 31 January 2010 the entire complex has been renamed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
What is Hawaii's state name origin?
"Hawaii" may come from the traditional home of the Polynesians, Hawaii or Hawaiki, sometimes called "Owhyhee.