Chapter 17. Hawai'i

Hawai'i is the 50th State in the United States. Hawai'i was inducted into the Union in 1959 and has since become a popular tourist destination and a primary Naval center of the United States. Unlike the other 49 states of the union, Hawai'i is unique for many reasons.

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 The eight inhabited islands, extending from southeast to northwest, include the “Big Island” of Hawai’i, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu,Kauai, and Niihau. Of the Eight Islands, only six are inhabited by humans. Those six Islands are some of the most sought after tourist destinations because of the beautilful beaches they boast.

Hawaii is also known for the number of movies and television shows filmed here including ABC's Lost

 

 Hawaii Five-0

Jurassic Park

and other famed Hollywood Productions.

The City of Los Angeles and the state of Hawaii have a lot in common due their appeal to both tourists and Hollywood productions. Both places also appeal to sports fans who are avid surfers. The Island of Oahu contains beaches on the North Shore that are premeire spots for surfers to ride the waves, while in Los Angesles, the area known as Huntington Beach is nicknamed Surf City USA due to the long-Lasting reputation of being one of the best places in the world to catch the surf.