The Aloha State
Hawaii is a state located in the Pacific Ocean. The capital and largest city of Hawaii is Honolulu.
The flag of Hawaii features a field of eight alternating horizontal stripes of white, red, and blue. In the upper hoist-side corner, there is a blue canton with the Union Jack in the top left corner, representing Hawaii’s historical relationship with the British.
State Anthem/Song: “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” (Hawaii’s Own True Sons)
Motto: “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono” (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)
Where is Hawaii on the US Map?
| Capital | Date Admitted to Union | Population (State Ranking) | Area (State Ranking) | Flag Adopted |
| Honolulu | August 21, 1959 (50th state) | Approximately 1.5 million (40th largest) | 10,931 square miles (43rd largest) | December 29, 1845 |