State Tree: Kukui - Candlenut    
State Flower: Hibiscus or Pua Aloalo     
State Bird: Nene
Origin of state's name: Could be based on native Hawaiian word for homeland, "Owhyhee"
Became a State: August 21, 1959 (50th)
State Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
Area: 10,932 sq.mi (43rd)
Geographic State Center: Hawaii, off Maui Island
Highest Point: Mauna Kea; 13796 feet (4th)
Lowest Point:  Pacific coast; Sea level (3rd)
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Population: 1,211,537 (42nd)
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Lance
Year of birth: 2000
Parent's First Name: JuanEllen
Parent's Email Address: salterj002@hawaii.rr.com
Language: English
Tracy Beck
Year of birth: 1973
Email Address: tbeck@gemini.edu
Language: English
Diego
Year of birth: 2008
Parent's First Name: Kelsey
Parent's Email Address: biologyteach@hotmail.com
Language: English, Spanish