By: Colette McGrew Room 303 Group A Room 303 Group A

Hawaii is a group of 5 major islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai, & Kauai

Climate  The weather in Hawaii is sub-tropical, with temperatures ranging from 72°-79°year round.  Rainfall varies with Kauai being one of the wettest spot in the world with over 400 inches of rain a year.

Clothing  Aloha shirts became popular during World War II when soldiers purchased them as souvenirs of the beautiful islands.  Muumuus, which are loosely fitted dresses are worn by many women.  Grass skirts are traditional garb for hula dancers.

Food  If you have a “sweet tooth” Hawaii is the place to be. It’s main crop for export is sugar.  Other foods grown are pineapples and macadamia nuts macadamia nuts  Hawaii island is famous for their Kona coffee beans.

Sports and Hobbies  Surfing and scuba diving are 2 favorite sport activities.  Deep-sea fishing can result in some large size marlin.  Snorkeling and swimming in the Pacific Ocean is always an inviting activity.  One can also look for puka shells on the beach.

Language  English is spoken here as the official language.  The Hawaiian language has only 12 letters A E H I K L M N O P U W. Every Hawaiian word and syllable ends with a vowel. Two consonants never occur without a vowel between them. A E H I K L M N O P U W. Every Hawaiian word and syllable ends with a vowel. Two consonants never occur without a vowel between them.

Places to Visit  Iolanai Palace – home of the Hawaiian government  Waimea Canyon – the western version of the Grand Canyon  Hawaii Volcano Park – home of Mt. Kilauea  Pearl Harbor – which marked the United States entry into WWII when it was bombed by Japan.

Other interesting things  Black sand beaches on Kona  Luaus  Hawaiian Cultural Center on Oahu State bird of Hawaii is the Nene.

Why I would like to live here.  No cold weather  No snow  Could go swimming and surfing everyday  Could spend time on the beach all year round

Resources  Boylan, Dan, and Lyndon Wester. "Hawaii." World Book Online Reference Center World Book, Inc. 18 July