Hawaii is known as the Aloha State, with its capital and largest city being Honolulu. The state flag features 8 stripes representing the 8 main Hawaiian islands, and was designed at the request of King Kamehameha. Key facts about Hawaii include its state motto "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness", as well as the Nene goose being the state bird and the hibiscus and kukui tree being the state flower and tree.