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Photo: Jacques Descloitres, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Test your knowledge of the Aloha State! From royal history and unique volcanic landscapes to local delicacies and endemic wildlife, see how well you know this Pacific paradise.
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While Hawaii is often called the 'Rainbow State' due to its frequent colorful skies, 'The Aloha State' was adopted as the official popular nickname by the legislature in 1959. The word 'aloha' embodies love, peace, and the unique spirit of the islands.
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While Mount Everest is the highest above sea level, Mauna Kea is the tallest from base to peak, measuring over 33,000 feet from the ocean floor. Its dry, dark summit makes it one of the world's premier spots for astronomy.
Photo: Vadim Kurland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Niihau was purchased by Elizabeth Sinclair in 1864 from the Kingdom of Hawaii, and her descendants still own it today. To protect the traditional Hawaiian lifestyle and language of its small population, the island remains closed to almost all tourists.
Photo: Christopher P. Becker (Polihale), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The reef triggerfish, known locally as the humuhumunukunukuapua'a, translates to 'triggerfish with a snout like a pig.' Despite its famous status, it actually lost its title as state fish in 1990 when the law expired, but a public campaign successfully reinstated it permanently in 2006.
Photo: David Starr Jordan / Barton Warren Evermann, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The nene is the world's rarest goose and is believed to have evolved from the Canada goose. Unlike most geese, its feet have less webbing and longer toes, which helps it navigate the harsh, rocky terrain of Hawaiian lava fields.
Photo: Jörg Hempel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
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Iolani Palace served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarchs until the monarchy was overthrown in 1893. Interestingly, it was highly modern for its time, featuring electricity and telephone connections before even the White House in Washington, D.C. did!
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Mount Waialeale averages over 370 inches (9,500 mm) of rain per year. This constant downpour feeds numerous stunning waterfalls that cascade down its lush, green cliffs, earning it the nickname the 'Wall of Tears' and making it a popular sight for helicopter tours.
Photo: Volcantrek8 at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Hawaii designated black coral as its official state gemstone in 1987. These deep-water corals grow extremely slowly in the ocean depths, and harvesting them is strictly regulated to protect the marine ecosystem.
Photo: Image courtesy of Dr. Scott France., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The basic Hawaiian alphabet consists of just 12 letters: five vowels and seven consonants. The glottal stop, called the 'okina, is also considered a consonant letter in modern spelling, which would bring the total to 13. This compact alphabet makes the language beautifully melodic.
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Queen Liliuokalani was a highly accomplished composer. She wrote the famous song 'Aloha 'Oe' in 1878, and during her house arrest following the 1893 overthrow, she transcribed many Hawaiian songs and composed 'The Queen's Prayer'.
Photo: James J. Williams / Adam Cuerden, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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