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The State of Hawaii is comprised of the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiian Archipelago) surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. On April 30, 1900 became the Territory of Hawaii (Hawaii Territory) of the United States of America (USA). During World War II, Hawaii was placed under martial law. On August 21, 1959 became the State of Hawaii.

Hawaiian Islands
Southeast Islands (Windward Islands)
Hawaii (Hawai'i)  largest island in the Hawaiian Island Chain.
Maui  second largest Hawaiian Island.
Molokai (Molokaʻi)  located between Maui, Lanai and Oahu.
Lanai (Lāna`i)  located to the south of Molokai.
Oahu (O'ahu)  includes Honolulu and Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor  located on the southern coast of Oahu.
Ford Island  located in the center of Pearl Harbor.
Kauai (Kauaʻi)  fourth largest Hawaiian Island.
Niihau (Niʻihau)  western most island in the Hawaiian Islands.
Northwestern Islands (Leeward Islands)
French Frigate Shoals (Kānemilohaʻi)  small group of islands.
Tern Island  largest island in the French Frigate Shoals.
Necker Island located to the east of the French Frigate Shoals.
Gardner Island  located to the northwest of the French Frigate Shoals.
Lisianski Island  located 1,041 miles northwest of Oahu.

Hawaii Counties
Hawai'i County  includes Hawaii Island with county seat at Hilo.
Honolulu County  includes the island of O'ahu and the northwestern Hawaiian Islands with county seat at Honolulu.
Kalawao County  includes the Kalaupapa Peninsula on Molokaʻi
Kauaʻi County (Kauai County)  comprised of Kauaʻi Island, Niʻihau Island, Lehua Island, and Kaʻula Island.
Maui County  includes Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, Molokai and Molokini.

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December 14, 2023

 

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