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  HAWAII,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hawaii, with an area of 28,311 sq km (10,931 sq mi), is the 43d largest state in the U.S.; 14.7% of the land is owned by the federal government.
Hawaii is one of the most urbanized states in the U.S. In 1990, about 89% of the people of Hawaii lived in areas defined as urban, and the rest lived in rural areas.
Hawaii is known for its distinct blend of cultural heritages, and the range of the state's cultural institutions reflects this diversity.
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 Study in Hawaii
Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout most of the 19th century, when the expansion of the vital sugar industry (pineapple came after 1898) meant increasing U.S. business and political involvement.
Hawaii, 2,397 miles west-southwest of San Francisco, is a 1,523-mile chain of islets and eight main islands-Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.
The temperature is mild and Hawaii's soil is fertile for tropical fruits and vegetables.
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 Hawaii: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — FactMonster.com
Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout most of the 19th century, when the expansion of the sugar industry (pineapple came after 1898) meant increasing U.S. business and political involvement.
University of Hawaii - Hawaii, University of Hawaii, University of, at Honolulu (Manoa Campus), Hilo, and Pearl City (West...
Hawaii, state, United States - Hawaii Hawaii, 50th state of the United States, comprising a group of eight major islands and...
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 BT Research - Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As of 2005, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,275,194, which is an increase of 13,070, or 1.0%, from the prior year and an increase of 63,657, or 5.3%, since the year 2000.
The county executives are the Mayor of Hawaii, Mayor of Honolulu, Mayor of Kauai and Mayor of Maui.
Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean.
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The Hawaii state flag was adopted in 1959.
Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth.
Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
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 Seaspecs - Hawaii Links
Hawaii is the only state that: (1) is without territory on the mainland of any continent; (2) is completely surrounded by water; and (3) continues to grow in area because of active extrusive lava flows, most notably from Kilauea (K?lauea).
?Iolani Palace in Honolulu, formerly the residence of the Hawaiian monarch, was the capitol of the Republic of Hawai?i.
Public schools in Hawaii have to deal with large populations of children of non-native English speaking immigrants and a culture that is different in many ways from the mainland U.S., whence most of the course materials come, and where most of the standards for schools are set.
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 World Almanac for Kids
HAWAII, Pacific state of the U.S. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals.
Hawaii, with an area of 28,311 sq km (10,931 sq mi), is the 43d largest state in the U.S.; 6.9% of the land is owned by the federal government.
Following the arrival in Hawaii in 1778 of the British explorer and navigator James Cook, the islands’ traditional subsistence economy evolved to one based on trade in sandalwood and the provision of foodstuffs to visiting ships.
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 Hawaii ponoi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
is the state song and former national anthem of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i pono‘ī was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and the adopted song of the Territory of Hawai‘i before becoming the state symbol by an act of the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1967.
(verse 1) Hawai‘i's own true sons, be loyal to your chief Your country's liege and lord, the chief.
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 BEACHES ETC Hawaii Information
Hawaii’s nightlife is centered on traditional festivals which visitors are encouraged to experience as they don ‘leis’ (necklaces of flowers) and dance the famous ‘hula’ after sunset.
The largest island, Hawaii, is known imaginatively as the Big Island, but the state capital, Honolulu, and most of the population is located on the smaller island of Oahu, which is also the main tourist destination.
Hawaii is an isolated archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,550 miles southwest of Los Angeles and about 3,900 miles southeast of Tokyo.
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 Babalua.com - Hawaii State - Photos; Maps; Capital; Symbols; Flags; Constitution; Songs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout most of the 19th century, when the expansion of the sugar industry (pineapple came after 1898) meant increasing U.S. business and political involvement.
In 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was deposed, and a year later the Republic of Hawaii was established with Sanford B. Dole as president.
Hawaii, 2,397 mi west-southwest of San Francisco, is a 1,523-mile chain of islets and eight main islands—Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.
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 A to Z Kids Stuff Hawaii
Hawaii was a kingdom until 1775, when it was discovered by Captain James Cook and renamed the "Sandwich Islands" after the Earl of Sandwich.
The State of Hawaii is comprised of eight major islands: Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niiahu.
Hawaii was originally ruled by Polynesian monarchs before it became a republic in 1894.
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 Hawaii help – Wiki at Help.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In the 19th Century, Hawaii was also known as the Sandwich Islands.
In dialects of American English, "Hawaii" is pronounced at least three different ways: (IPA pronunciation:,,).
Hawaii was an independent kingdom from 1810 until 1893, when the monarchy was overthrown.
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The result, “Hawaii Ponoi,” was an instant success and became successively, the official anthem of the Kingdom, the Republic, and Territory and, finally, the State of Hawaii.
According to Emerson Smith, “Hawai’i Pono’i” originated as another version of “God Save the King” with Hawaiian verses by King Kalakaua but was transmitted into a great anthem through the artistry of Captain Henry Berger.
Hawai’i Pono’i…………..Kalakaua/Berger (Kawaiahao Church, 1874) Hawai'i pono'i, Nana i kou mo'i, Ka lani ali'i, Ke ali'i.
socrates.uhwo.hawaii.edu /Humanities/chock/lit484docs/lyrics.doc   (1279 words)

  
 Hawaii Symbols, State Song: Hawaii Ponoi - SHG Resources
The Hawaiian Kingdom's national anthem, entitled "Hawai'i Pono'i," was composed by His Majesty King David Kalakaua in 1876 honoring King Kamehameha I, the "Merrie Monarch", founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1810.
It served as the national anthem of the Kingdom and the Territory of Hawaii from 1876 to 1893, until the overthrow of the royalty and the annexation of Hawai`i by the United States government.
According to Emerson Smith, "Hawai'i Pono'i" originated as another version of "God Save the King" with Hawaiian verses by King Kala-kaua but was transmitted into a great anthem through the artistry of Captain Henry Berger.
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 Who was the Merrie Monarch?
Kalakaua was born in 1836 and was of chiefly rank, the son of High Chief Kapaakea and the Chiefess Keohokalole.
His most notable works are Hawaii's national anthem, now the state song, Hawaii Ponoi, and The Legends and Myths of Hawaii, originally published in 1888 and still in print!
HECO and Hawaii - the history of Hawaiian Electric Co. and electricity in the islands.
www.hawaiischoolreports.com /history/kalakaua.htm   (707 words)

  
 HAWAII PROJECT PAGE
Hawaii is the 50th state in the United States.
Hawaii's capital is Honolulu, which is on the island of Oahu.
Hawaii's Motto is "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono." It means The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness.
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 Hawaii Ponoi
Upon Kalakaua's return to Hawaii, he received formal letters from Foreign Minister Inouye Kaoru and Prince Komatsu politely declining the offer of marriage to the Hawaiian princess.
I should be perfectly unhappy, and we should not agree and instead of being an example to the married women of today, I should become like them, merely a woman of fashion and most likely to flirt".
The Hawaii legislature proclaimed Hawai`i Pono`i the state anthem in 1967.
www.huapala.org /Hawaii/Hawaii_Ponoi.html   (342 words)

  
 Hawaii ponoi at AllExperts
Hawai‘i pono‘ī is the state song and former national anthem of Hawai‘i.
The words were written in 1874 by King David Kalākaua with music composed by Captain Henri Berger, then the king's royal bandmaster.
Hawai‘i pono‘ī was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and the adopted song of the Territory of Hawai‘i before becoming the state symbol by an act of the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1967.
en.allexperts.com /e/h/ha/hawaii_ponoi.htm   (191 words)

  
 Hawaii vacation homes for sale by owner
Hawaii is famous for its surf which is among the biggest and best in the world.
Throughout most of the 19th century, Hawaii was a native kingdom.
Queen Liliuokalani was deposed, and a year later the Republic of Hawaii was established with Sanford B. Dole as president.
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 DQJ-06Don Quijote Store, formerly Daiei @ Kaheka St. in hawaii photos photo
Hawaii (Hawaiian: Hawaii) became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.
It is situated in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from the mainland, at.
The first recorded European contact with the islands was in 1778 by British explorer James Cook.
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 Hawaii Symbols - Hawaii state flag, Hawaii state song, Hawaii state bird, Hawaii state tree and more...
Hawaii Symbols - Hawaii state flag, Hawaii state song, Hawaii state bird, Hawaii state tree and more...
Hawaii state flag, Hawaii state song, Hawaii state bird, Hawaii state tree, we want it to be easy for you to find the Hawaii symbols...
Hawaii's own true sons, be loyal to your chief
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 Hawaii state facts for school projects
On August 21st, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared Hawaii to be the 50th state in the union.
The flag was adopted in 1959, the flag has eight stripes of alternation red, white and blue that represent the eight major islands.
Hawaii Forest and Trail is a well done professional site and you will find even more links of Aloha to learn even more about Hawaii.
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The name may stem from Hawaii Loa, traditional discoverer of the islands, or from Hawaiki, the traditional Polynesian homeland.
SONG: "Hawaii Ponoi." MOTTO: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness).
COAT OF ARMS: The heraldic shield of the Hawaiian kingdom is flanked by the figures of Kamehameha I, who united the islands, and Liberty, holding the Hawaiian flag.
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 Hawaii and California Sheet Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The words of the national anthem, composed by the king himself, "Hawaii Ponoi" composed by the king himself, were set to music by Henry Berger; a photograph of the king in formal attire is affixed to the sheet music cover.
An arrangement for chorus with Hawaiian words was issued in San Francisco and Honolulu in 1893 as part of a series of 23 items entitled "Mele Hawaii." Unfortunately none of the other titles in the series was found in the collections digitized for this project.
Another series of songs in the Hawaiian language, "Songs of Hawaii," includes "Mai poina oe la'u," arranged by Hopkins and illustrated with a beach photograph within a lithographic frame.
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 Small Business Hawaii
Judge Samuel P. King and University of Hawaii Law Professor Randall W. Roth connected the dots, which were only rumors and speculation whispered in hallways, into cell phones and at private parties around the state.
The authors even point out how we, as Hawaii citizens, have been beaten down by this corrupt system for so long, that we simply accept it as a fact of life.
The more people in Hawaii that read this book, the more I expect to see standing at the screen door yelling out “Nuff Already!” That should be our theme as we are asked to reelect many of the Legislators who were and are part of this corrupt political machine.
www.smallbusinesshawaii.com /2006/May2006-5.html   (603 words)

  
 Hawaii Aloha by The Kawaiahao Church Choir - BooklinesHawaii.com - Hawaii Music
Hawaii Aloha by The Kawaiahao Church Choir - BooklinesHawaii.com - Hawaii Music
Dennis Kamakahi's second album for Dancing Cat displays his great talents as a composer and slack key guitarist.
Also featuring Hawaiian classics, peerless interpretations of the songs of Queen Lili'uokalani, and pure duets with his son, David, on 'ukulele, 'OHANA is evocative of a bygone era and reveals the beautiful romanticism of Dennis's music.
www.booklineshawaii.com /music/mvh/04572.html   (77 words)

  
 Hawaii ACDA All-State Honor Choir - Instructions
Auditioning for the Hawai`i All-State Honor Choir is easier than you may think.
Instead, you will be able to choose to sing either America or Hawaii Ponoi.
Within a few weeks after the audition, you will be notified about whether you were accepted into the Hawai`i All-State Honor Choir.
www.hawaiiacda.org /audition_instructions.htm   (305 words)

  
 Hawaii vacation rentals by owner, Hawaii vacation homes for rent by owner
Experience and enjoy Hawaii and the aloha spirit of your hosts at your own private cottages in a peaceful setting amidst colorful bougainvilleas and tropical fruit plants on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island, minutes to the best white sand beaches, golf courses, 5-star resorts, spectacular hiking and...
The lovely Sandpiper Village condo unit has a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen sofa bed in the living room, a full kitchen, two bath, large lanais, overhead plantation fans in every room, cable T/V and VCR and a washer and dryer in the unit.
Be amazed by the many shades of blue reflected by the ocean and sky from the lanai of this hillside paradise that can be divided easily to meet your needs.
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 e-Hawaii - Fun - e-Hawaii's SEARCHABLE Pidgin English Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hawaii ponoi Nana i kou, moi (Hawaii's own true sons, be loyal to your chief)
Official Marine Mammal of the State of Hawaii (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Official Fish of the State of Hawaii (trigger fish)
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 IPL Kidspace: Stately Knowledge
Bordering States: Hawaii is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
Here is the homepage for the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Museum.
ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Hawaii's entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state's interesting facts, famous people, and special events.
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 Bishop Museum Hawaiian Language Newspaper Index - Subject:Alii's after Kamehameha I
He Moolelo Hawaii - O Kaiakea ke kuhikuhi puuone ke kumu o ko Kamehameha Lanakila.
Buke Moolelo Hawaii i hakuia e ka Moiwahine Liliuokalani ma Wasinetona.
W.P. Leleiohoku ask that all the Hawaii people in Honoluu be sent home.
libweb.hawaii.edu /digicoll/HLNI/newspaper_index/bmhlni02.html   (1212 words)

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