Admitted to the United States of America on August 21, 1959, is the 50th state of the union - HAWAII. Hawaii is home to the rare type of monk seal named "Ilio Holo Kai", the state bird which is Nene, the humpback whale, reef trigger fish, yellow hibiscus, candlenut tree, the black coral and of course the world-renowned Hula.
Also known as the Aloha State, Hawaii was once a monarchy under the leadership of Kamahamema I. Hawaii is an archipelago formed from various volcanic eruptions centuries ago and has become one of the most beautiful tourist destinations around the globe. Hawaii has 8 islands namely Hawaii a.k.a Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, Niihau and Kaho'olawe. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu which is part of Oahu. Hawaii too is home of surfing and Outrigger Canoe Paddling.
One of the major tourist destinations of Hawaii is the USS Arizona Memorial. This is the resting place of the sailors that were killed during the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 which triggered World War II. The second most visited place in Aloha state is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park located in the Big Island. This park which was established in 1916 features the colourful evolution of Hawaiian geography and culture.
The Haleakala National Park is also one of the top tourist attractions in the 50th State. Haleakala is located in Maui otherwise known as "the Valley Isle" and is specifically known for its scenic view on the unique volcanic features and the breathtaking view of the night sky. Hence, Haleakala is popular among people who love star-gazing and astronomy.
The Polynesian Cultural Centre in Oahu is also famous among tourists and is even believed recently to be the most paid attraction. The PCC features Polynesian cultures ranging from Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian and Maori. PCC is famous for various cultural shows and activities such as the Moanikeala Hula Festival, the gathering of multi-talented fireknife dancers in the World Fireknife Championships and Samoa Festival, the dance festival known as Te Mahana Hiro'a O Tahiti, the Te Manahua Maori Cultural Competition and many others.
Fifth on the list of must see tourist attractions in Hawaii is the Honolulu Zoo which houses approximately 1,230 animals living in particularly and specifically designed habitats. Landing on the sixth spot is the Diamond State Head Monument. This is a product of volcanic activities through time.
Another beautiful attraction is the Puuhunoa O Honauna in the Big Island. This national park was once a place of refuge for the ancient people. You can also see the magnificent temple platforms, royal fishponds, coastal villages and even sledding tracks.
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