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Hawaii State Symbols, Facts & Info

The United States of America accepted Hawaii as the 50th state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Hawaii.

State Name:
Hawaii

Abbreviation:
HI

Capital of Hawaii State:
Honolulu

Date of Statehood:
August 21, 1959

Hawaii State Population:
1,275,194 (US Census 2005 estimate)

Current Weather/Time:

Primary Agriculture:
The temperature is mild and Hawaii's soil is fertile for tropical fruits and vegetables. Cane sugar, pineapple, and flowers and nursery products are the chief products. Hawaii also grows coffee, bananas, and nuts.

Primary Industry:
The tourist business is Hawaii's largest source of outside income.

Hawaii State Nickname:
The Aloha State

Hawaii State Motto:
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.)

Hawaii State Flower:
Hawaiian Hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei)
(Legislation of 1988)

Picture of the Hawaiian Hibiscus, the official state flower of Hawaii.

Hawaii State Tree:
Kukui or Candlenut (Legislation of 1959)

Hawaii State Bird:
Nene or Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis)
(Legislation of 1957)

Picture of the Nene+or+Hawaiian+Goose, the official state bird of Hawaii.

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Hawaii State Fish:
Humuhumunukunukuapua a or Hawaiian Trigger Fish (Legislation of 1985)

Hawaii State Insect:
None (Legislation Pending)

Hawaii State Gemstone:
Black Coral (Legislation of 1987)

Official State Seal:

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Official State Flag:

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State Commemorative Quarter:
From the 1999-2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program

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Hawaii State Postage Stamp:
From the 2002 United States Postal Service Greetings from America series.

34 cent Greetings from America commemorative stamp of Hawaii state.

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