This document provides background information on the history and geography of Hawaii. It discusses how Hawaii was originally ruled by local Polynesian chiefs until becoming a monarchy in 1810. Hawaii later became a republic and was then annexed by the United States in 1898, becoming a U.S. territory in 1900. The document also briefly outlines some key events like the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 and Hawaii becoming a U.S. state in 1959. It provides short descriptions of popular tourist destinations and natural features across the Hawaiian islands, such as volcanoes, beaches, bays, and valleys.

2. The Great Seal of the State
of Hawaii, in use from 1959
to the present day. Original
design approved by Sanford
B. Dole, the President of
the Republic of Hawaii.
Ka Hae Hawaii, or the Flag of Hawaii, is the
official standard symbolizing Hawaii as a
kingdom, protectorate, republic, territory and
U.S. state. Ka Hae Hawaii is the only U.S. flag
that was used by various forms of government
and only highlights the Union Flag, the flag of
the United Kingdom.

4. Hibiscus Flower
Symbol of
Hawaii
In 1923, the flowers
of the hibiscus
were elected
national symbol of
Hawai eda Malaysia
It is a symbol of
grace and beauty;
represent the
beauty of the
Hawaiian islands,
its climate, its
colorful.

5. They History
The archipelago how Hawaii is historically known by the
name of Sandwich Islands. The Hawaiian archipelago
was inhabited by Polynesians, and the region was ruled
by several local Polynesian chiefs, until 1810, when
Kamehameha I centralized the government of the
archipelago, and instituted a monarchy. Hawaii is the
only U.S. state whose natives were used as the
monarchy form of government. In 1894, the archipelago
became a republic, and four years later, in 1898, was
militarily invaded and annexed by the United States,
becoming an American territory in 1900. Since then,
large numbers of people with European ancestors, from
other parts of the country, as well as Asian immigrants,
settled in Hawaii, giving the local population highly
multicultural aspect.

6. The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was
attacked by aircraft of the Imperial Japanese
Navy on December 7, 1941. The attack caused
the United States officially entered World War
II. Over 2,400 people died in the attack. On
August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th. º and
last U.S. state to enter the Union

7. Haleakala Volcano National Park
(Maui)
• The island of Maui is home to the Haleakala
National Park, volcano 3055 meters high,
one of the main attractions of the island.

8. The fantastic snorkeling at Molokini
(Maui)
For those who want to see the natural
beauties of the island of Maui, can not fail
to visit Molokini

9. Swimming with Dolphins in
Kealakekua (Big Island)
The bay known as Kealakekua Bay is one of the
premier places to swim with dolphins around
Hawaii. Located near the city of Kona near the
coast of Big Island

10. The amazing Waipi'o Valley (Big
Island)
The Waipi'o Valley is a valley with fantastic
landscapes north of Hilo, one of the main
cities of the island of Big Island

11. Kilauea, the largest active volcano
on Big Island
Visit Kilauea volcano is an experience that
should be present in the curriculum of all
travelers

12. The war museum in Pearl Harbor
(Oahu)
Pearl Harbor is a great opportunity to meet some
of the history of colonization of these islands,
which were played by Japanese and Americans,
ideal for those who plan to see the island of
Oahu tour.

13. The crater of the volcano Diamond
Head (Oahu)
• On Oahu, Hawaii's main island, it is possible to
make a trek to meet the crater of the volcano
that formed the island. Diamond Head is right
next to Waikiki, the main beach of the island,
being obligatory stop for anyone planning to
travel to Hawaii.

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