USA History
Hawaii
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: August 21, 1959
Capital: Honolulu
Known as: Aloha State
Motto: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose)
Flower: Red hibiscus
Song: "Hawaii Ponoi"
Tree: Kukui (candlenut)
Area: 6,459 Square miles
Number of Counties: 5
Highest point: 13,796 feet (Mauna Kea)
Lowest point: sea level (Pacific Ocean)