Hawaii's+History

Hawaii was first found by Polynesians sailing from different places. Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout the 19th century. It is 2,397 miles southwest of California. Hawaii's highest peak is Mauna Kea. Hawaii has two U.S. representatives. The country's nickname is the "aloha state." The area of the land is 6,423 square miles. Hawaii is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the 47th largest of the fifty states; 36 square miles of Hawaii are covered by water. The average temperature is 65 degrees to 81 degrees. Hawaii gets it's income from tourists. It is a very popular place to go on vacation. Maybe it is famous because, President Barack Obama was born in the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu. In the winter Hawaii has snow on its mountain peaks. The name //Hawaii// may have come from the homeland of the Polynesians.