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Other than Florida, Alaska, and California, the state features the fourth most extensive shoreline in the U.S. and the length is around 750 miles. Hawaii covers a total area of 10,931 sq miles and in terms of area, it is the 43rd biggest state in the country. It is home to a population of 1,360,301 (2010 census). In 2003, the per capita income of the state was US$30,441.
English and Hawaiian are the two official languages in the state. Historically, the economy of Hawaii has been dependent on various sectors like whaling, sandalwood, pineapple, sugarcane, armed services, and education. Nevertheless, tourism is the biggest industry of the state, making a sizeable contribution to the Gross State Product. The main religion is Christianity.
Hawaii State Profile
| State Unique Name | The Aloha State |
| Capital City | Honolulu |
| Location | 25.00201 N, 167.99880 W |
| State Bird | Nēnē (Branta sandvicensis or Hawaiian Goose) |
| Economy | Agriculture and Tourism |
| Largest City | Honolulu |
| Land Area | 10,931 sq miles |
| Statehood | August 21, 1959 |
| State Tree | Kukui (Aleurites moluccana) |
| Population | 1,360,301 |
| State Flower: | Ma’o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei) |
| State Song | "Hawaii Ponoi," written by King David Kalakaua and set to music by Henri Berger, the Royal Bandmaster of Hawaii. It was also the anthem of the Kingdom and the Territory of Hawaii. |
Hawaii ponoī/"Hawaii's own" Hawaii's own true sons, Be loyal to your king, Your country’s liege and lord The chief. Hawaii's own true sons, Look to your chiefs, The children after you, The young. Hawaii's own true sons, People of loyal heart, The only duty lies List and abide. Chorus: Father above us all Kamehameha e, Who guarded in the war, With his spear.