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Geography
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Situated on the mid-Pacific Ocean, the Hawaii Islands is the U.S. westernmost
state separated from the mainland by about 3,200 kilometers of ocean.
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The eight major Hawaii islands - Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai, Molokai,
Niihau, Kahoolawe, and over 100 small islets of Hawaii lie upon the northwest
Pacific to southeast Pacific Ocean. These Hawaiian islands, like a chain of beads, spread
across more than 2,575 kilometers long.
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Climate
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Although Hawaii Islands is located in the tropical zone, its climate is comfortable because of the ocean currents that pass its shores and the trade winds that blow across
the land from the northeast. The annual average temperature is about 24°C (75°F).
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Time Zones
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Hawaii is located in Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone, which is two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five
hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not applied in Hawaii Islands, therefore,
an extra hour should be added to the above time differences between April and October.
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People
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Population: Based on U.S. Bureau of the Census estimate,
April 2000 U.S., July 1999 Hawaii State and its major counties population are as follows:
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U.S. Population:
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274,563,072
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April 07, 2000
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| Hawaii State: |
1,185,497
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July 1999
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| Hawaii County: |
142,390
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July 1999
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| Honolulu County: |
864,571
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July 1999
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| Kalawao County: |
58
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July 1999
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| Kauai County: |
56,539
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July 1999
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| Maui County: |
121,939
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July 1999
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Ethnic groups: Based on U.S. Bureau of the Census 1996 estimate, White 33.5%, Asian and Pacific
Islanders 63.0%. Pure Hawaiian people total about 10,000 in Hawaii State (1992 estimate). However,
The mixed ethnic group, some with part Hawaiian ancestry, is the largest group in Hawaii.
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Language
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Languages: English and Hawaiian are the two official state languages.
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Holidays
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In addition to the U.S. public holidays, Hawaii has a few special holidays based on its culture.
| New Year's Day |
1 January
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| Martin Luther King Day |
the third Monday of January
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| President's Day |
the third Monday of February
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| Good Friday |
the Friday before Easter
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| Prince Kuhio Day (Hawaii) |
26 March
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| Lei Day (Hawaii) |
1 May
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| Memorial Day |
the fourth Monday of May
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| Kamehameha Day (Hawaii) |
11 June
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| Independence Day |
4 July
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| Admission Day (Hawaii) |
the third Friday of August
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| Labour Day |
the first Monday of September
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| Veterans Day |
11 November
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| Thanksgiving |
the fourth Thursday of November
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| Christmas Day |
25 December
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[NOTE] (1) When these holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, workers are entitled to the following Monday off.
(2) Additional holidays may be established by the government of a state or city.
(3) Government, banks, most business offices are closed on these holidays.
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