Hawaii: Fast Facts

Capital: Honolulu (and Hawaii's only incorporated city; all other major population centers are unincorporated and do not have municipal governments)

Largest city: Honolulu

Nickname(s): The Aloha State

Origin of state's name: English adaption of the native word Owyhee meaning "homeland"

State abbreviation / Postal code: HI

Major airport(s): Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Hilo International Airport (ITO), Kona International Airport (KOA), Lihue Airport (LIH)

Location: North Pacific Ocean approximately 2400 miles from the continental US

Highest point: Mauna Kea (13,796 ft.)

Lowest point: Sea level

Climate: Tropical with mild temperatures year-round

Time zone: HST (GMT -10)

Area code: 818

Flag: Eight stripes of white, red, and blue that represent the 8 main Hawaiian islands with the flag of Great Britain in the upper left corner

Admitted to the Union: August 21, 1959 as the 50th state

Geographical note(s): Only island state; one of only two states without a border with another state