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Information About Living on Big Island Hawaii
Known to most as the “Big Island” to avoid confusion with the state’s name, the island of Hawaii is the largest island in the United States – and still growing. With a resident population of almost 150,000, Hawaii affords residents large plots of land, a unique island charm, and a lifestyle free from traffic, loud noises, and stress. Hawaii’s historical claim to fame is the battle between the Ancient Hawaiians and British discoverer Captain James Cook who was killed at the location now named in his honor. Hawaii is also home to the United States’ southernmost point at Ka Lae.
As the largest island in the state, Hawaii is comprised of five volcanoes, Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea, with the last 2 still active. Measured from its base at the sea floor, to its highest peak, Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world, even taller than Mount Everest, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The spewing lava from Kilauea and the gorgeous and unique black sand beaches on the southern shores of Hawaii bring an added beauty to the island. For this reason, real estate homes and condominiums for sale on Hawaii are especially valuable due to their proximity to such attractions as well as convenient lifestyle and luxurious surroundings.
Besides a diversified agricultural market for staples like Macadamia nuts, papaya, flowers, tropical and temperate vegetables, and coffee, Hawaii is also dependent on a strong tourism market, cattle ranching at Parker Ranch, and research atop Mauna Kea at the peak observatories which include telescopes and research centers from the University of Hawaii as well as scientists and astronomers from around the world. Other attractions on Hawaii include Akaka Falls, the East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hulihee Palace, Manuka State Wayside, Onizuka Space Center, Pacific Tsunami Museum overlooking Hilo Bay, Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, and Waipi'o Valley.
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