There are 137 islands, islets and shoals make up the Hawaiian Island chain that sat at the northern tip of the Polynesian Triangle, an expanse of ocean roughly the size of Europe and North America combined. Hawaii is a land of many contrasts for it is one of the most geographically isolated, continuosly populated spots on planet Earth. Honolulu which is the state capital is the cosmopolitan metropolis with a population of more than 370,000. The entire island of Molokai, a scant 50 miles away, has 7,400 residents.
Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Ohau, Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai and Niihau make up the eight main islands of Hawaii. They are home to virtually every geographic formation, terrain and climate to be found on Earth and the possibilities for the outdoor enthusiasts are boundless. There are also lava deserts and highland rain forests. You could also spot the world's tallest sea cliffs and miles of pristine beaches.
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