Hawaii, the 50th state | USA

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The Hawaii Territory was an 'organized incorporated territory' of the United States that existed from August 12, 1898, until August 21, 1959. At that date Hawaii joined the Union as the 50th U.S. state: the State of Hawaii.

The card shows some of the best Hawaii has to offer: Waikiki Beach, the Humpback Whale, Volacano eruptions, and the NaPali coastline.

Hawaiian Islands Map | USA - Hawaii

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The Hawaiian archipelago comprises eight major islands, several atolls and numerous smaller islets. The main islands are Hawaii, Maui, O'ahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanaii, Ni'ihau and Kaho'olawe. The islands are about 1,860 miles from the nearest continent.

Kauai island | USA - Hawaii

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The tropical island of Kauai is part of the Hawaiian archipelago of eight major islands, several atolls and numerous smaller islets. The island's nickname is the Garden Island. With 67,000 inhabitants, Kauai is the fourth island by population.

Catching a big wave on Oahu's famed North Shore

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Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands but the most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu, the state capital, is on Oahu's southeast coast. The island is home to about 950,000 people.

“If there is such a thing as a perfect wave, you’ll likely find it on Oahu’s North Shore. The big, glassy winter waves of this legendary surf mecca attract the best surfers in the world, while summer waves are far smaller and more gentle – all of which makes the North Shore the perfect surf spot for beginners and veterans alike.”

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Iolani Palace, the island of O'ahu, Hawaii

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Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs from 1882 to 1893: King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani.

In 1893, a provisional U.S. government was established after opposition forces overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy. The Hawaiian Islands were eventually annexed as a United States Territory in 1898. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959.

Iolani Palace is the only palace in the USA.

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Aloha from Hawai'i

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Aloha is a Hawaiian symbol. Aloha is the most Hawaiian word and in the Hawaiian language, it can mean hello or goodbye. Hawaii is the name of the entire state of Hawaii, as well as of the Big Island.

With 428 km of coastline, the Big Island of Hawaii is home to over one hundred diverse beaches.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959. It is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. The capital is Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive volcano.

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