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About Hollis Pictures | Licensing Information | Contact Us Search Wdwic Pictures:      USA: Hawaii From beneath the water, by helicopter, and even by plane, you'll see parts of Hawaii you didn't know exist. You'll see a canyon that looks like the Grand Canyon. You'll see a giant sea turtle underwater. You'll see waterfalls and rainbows by helicopter, along with the coast of Hawaii. You'll see one of the best bays in the world, Haunuma Bay, by traveling beneath the water to swim with the fish. Also see Pearl Harbor, and the city of Honolulu. Travel into the plains of Hawaii to see the Dole plantation. See wonderful gardens, the hula, and more! We'll add many more pictures later. We have pictures of Maui and the big island of Hawaii, but they aren't ready to be viewed. See the gallery that's available now by clicking the link below. Search by trip to Hawaii: Hawaii 1999 (118 Pictures) This gallery includes pictures from the island of Oahu and Kauai. This gallery includes pictures taken underwater and pictures taken by helicopter. About Hawaii: Capital: Honolulu Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘aina i ka pono ( The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness ) Nickname: Aloha State State Bird: Hawaiian goose ( nene; Branta sandvicensis ) State Tree: Candlenut ( kukui; Aleurites moluccana ) State Flower: Yellow hibiscus ( pua ma‘o hau hele; Hibiscus brackenridgei ) State Flag: Click here Est. Population: 1,211,537 ( 2000 Census ) Land Area: 6,423 square miles ( 2000 Census ) Persons per square mile: 188.6 ( 2000 Census ) Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th) Official Language(s): English and Hawaiian Climate: Click here Famous Landmarks: Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Waimea Canyon, Mt. Waialeale, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and many of the state's other beaches and volcanoes ( Only places we have visited are eligible to be designated ) Other Facts: The eight largest islands in the chain, starting from the south, are Hawaii ( Big Island ), Kahoolawe ( Uninhabited ), Mauai, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu ( Most Populated ), Niihau ( Private Island ), and Kauai ( Garden Isle ). There are 137 islands in the chain. `Iolani Palace, on the island of Oahu, is the only royal residence in the United States. There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet: A, E, H, I K, L, M, N, O, P, U and W. Mt. Waialeale, on the island of Kaui, is the wettest spot on earth, receiving about 450 inches of rain each year. Local Guides: Digital City: Honolulu, City Search: Honolulu Additional Information For additonal information on these states, visit one of the following resources for listings of state symbols, counties, and many other things. 50states.com | NETSTATE | Key to the City Links from the State of Hawaii: Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau Hawaii State Government Hawaii Information (Facts & Emblems)

658 PICTURES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVE Pictured: Hanauma Bay Gallery: Hawaii 1999 Pictured: Milford Sound Gallery: New Zealand 1999 Pictured: Linville Falls Gallery: North Carolina 2001

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