Hawaii. Location Hawaii is in the middle of the pacific ocean

Hawaii

Location Hawaii is in the middle of the pacific ocean

History

• Native people: Polynesian

• discovered 1778, by the Englishman Captain James Cook

Hawaii is the 50th State of the USAIt consists of a long chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean.

• Capital: Honolulu

• Size: 28.000 square km

• Population: 1.3 Million

• Highest Point: Mauna Kea (4,205 m high)

• Climate: The air temperature is between 22-27°C.The water temperature is always 22°C.

The Hawaiian flag

The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii.

The Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain) is in the upper left corner of Hawaii's flag,honoring Hawaii's long relationship with the British.

The Hawaiian Sights• The well-known sights

are the large beaches. The most known: Waikiki Beach with Mauna Lea in the background.

•A further characteristic are the Hula Dances, which are today still danced.

Hawaii Volcanoes-Nationalpark

• The two 4000 Meter Volcanoes on ‚Big Island’ are the highest mountains on earth, if we consider the submarine parts.

Water Activities

Wind Surfing

Diving

Surfing

other activities

trekking

biking