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1 Hawaii

2 Location Hawaii is in the middle of the pacific ocean

3 History Native people: Polynesian discovered 1778, by the Englishman Captain James Cook

4 Hawaii is the 50 th State of the USA It consists of a long chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Capital: Honolulu Size: 28.000 square km Population: 1.3 Million Highest Point: Mauna Kea (4,205 m high) Climate: The air temperature is between 22-27°C.The water temperature is always 22°C.

5 The Hawaiian flag The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii. The Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain) is in the upper left corner of Hawaii's flag, honoring Hawaii's long relationship with the British.

6 The Hawaiian Sights The well-known sights are the large beaches. The most known: Waikiki Beach with Mauna Lea in the background. A further characteristic are the Hula Dances, which are today still danced.

7 Hawaii Volcanoes-Nationalpark The two 4000 Meter Volcanoes on ‚Big Island’ are the highest mountains on earth, if we consider the submarine parts.

8 Water Activities Wind Surfing Diving Surfing

9 other activities trekking biking


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