Sights on Hawaii

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Hawaii is "called" Island of Flowers. Like Colombia, Uganda and Thailand, Hawaii is very rich in flora, with a wide variety of exotic species.There many orchids and other rare plants such as hint'o Hib plumerian, Ilima, Silver Word and candlenut. Hawaii certainly the world record for the state flower is the yellow flower gardens.The hibiscus.The state is a symbol for each U.S. state.

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The Pearl of the Pacific, or Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. E 'famous for its rich marine life and white sandy beaches.

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Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing. E 'was invented in Hawaii Sport of Kings and Islanders chieftains.Hawaiian called their sport in the 18th Century nalu he'e. Currently surfing a popular sport in countries like South Africa, Cape Verde, Barbados,Peru, South Africa, Australia and the United States.Unlike some sports, surfing is not an Olympic sport yet.

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King Kamehameha was a great man in Hawaii Unified history.He the islands in 1795.

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Such as Egypt (Hatshepsut and Cleopatra), Madagascar (I and III Ranavalona Ranavalona) and Ethiopia (Uizero Taitu and Judik Melen) Hawaii had two queens. In 1823, Queen Kaahumanu Hawaiian. The second queenLiliuokalani was. She came to power in 1891.She was an ardent nationalist. However, his government was defeated in 1893.

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The Hawaiian alphabet has only 12 letters: A, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, U and W. For example: AE (yes), ALA (path), aole (no), Hale (house), Hana (work), haole (foreigners), Hele Mai (here), hoomalimali (flattery) huhu (angry) Hula ( dance), Kai (Sea), Kane (male) kapu (forbidden), kaukau (food), Keiki (child), ko (sugar) Mahalo (thank you) mahimahi (fish), maikai (nice), Manu (bird), Mauna (Mountain), Moana (ocean), Nani (Beautiful), oe (you), and Nui (large), and aloha (greetings, friendship, love and farewell).

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The Rock Aloha, a sports shirt with exotic designs came into vogue in the world, in 1980s.The Hawaiian shirts have been worn by stars like Richard Gere, Bob Barker, Timothy Hutton, Jack Nicholson and Paul Newman.

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Hawaii has many famous people: Yvonne Marie (singer and actress), Tia Carrera (actress), Hiram Bingham (archaeologist), Bette Midler (singer and actress), Nicole Kidman (actress), Betty Jones (dancer), Keala O 'Sullivan (athlete), Brooke Mahealani Lee (Miss Italy and Miss Universe 1997), Don Ho (Actor), Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (athletes), Samuel Kahanamoku (athletes), Warren Kealoha (athletes), Jack Johnson (singer and songwriter) Israel Kamakawiwo 'ole (vocals),Kristina Anapau (model / actress), Andy Bumatai (actor) and Kelly Hu (actress and model).

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In the 18th Century, Bernice Pauahi Bishop should have been Hawaiian princess, but she would not accept it.She won a series of sums of money and time to charitable works. He died in 1884. Bernice Bishop is a national heroine, Hawaii.

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The state motto, "Ua Ma Ke Ea o ka Aina I Ka Pono" is (the life of 'islandperpetuated in righteousness).

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Like Iceland, New Zealand and Taiwan, Hawaii is one of the most industrialized island in the world, yet a feeling of nature and a sense of beauty.

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Machu Pichu is one of the most famous ruins of the Latin America region. E 'was developed by a team of Hawaiian archaeologist Hiram Bingham discovered in 1911 under the direction.

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Duke Paoa Kahinu Moko HulikoholaKahanamoku was one of the best athletes in the United States in the 20th Century. He was born in 1890 August 24, Honolulu, Hawaii. In his swimming career, he has never lost a race from 1912 to 1920. He died January 22, 1968, is a member of the SU Honolulu.Duke Kahanamoku Olympic Hall of Fame.