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| Honolulu means the “Sheltered bay” or "Peace of shelter" in Hawaiian, which aptly describes the calm, deepwater harbor that borders the beautiful and picturesque city. Honolulu is a thriving metropolis with beaches that draw crowds from around the world. Today Honolulu is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city and the hub of business, politics, education, entertainment and the arts in Hawaii.
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Published On: July 16, 2009 |
Did you Know?
- Honolulu is the largest city in the world? It has the longest borders. According to the state constitution any island not named as belonging to a county belongs to Honolulu.
- Honolulu is the nation's 11th largest metropolitan area.
- There are more than 100 world renowned beaches in Honolulu.
- There are four states where the first letter of the capital city is the same letter as the first letter of the state, for example, Dover, Delaware; Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Location:
Honolulu is the capital and most populous place in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the capital and largest city in the state of Hawaii. It is the center of government, transportation and commerce for the state, and home to its best known tourist destination, Waikiki Beach.
Honolulu refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and the county are consolidated, known as the City and County of Honolulu and the city and county is designated as the entire island.
Geography:
Climate:
Honolulu is situated on the tropical island of Oahu in the Pacific Ocean and enjoys a warm, humid year-round climate with pleasant breezes and sunny, tropical weather.
Due to its coastal location, Honolulu has only two long seasons - summer and winter. The average temperature during the winter climate only varies slightly from the summer, making Honolulu the perfect holiday destination.
More on Weather in Honolulu.
Demography
- Population:
- The population of the area was 371,657 as per the census of 2000. Today, the population has risen close to a million, making Honolulu the most populous census designated place in the US state of Hawaii. The area is also known as cultural, industrial and commercial hub, Waikiki being the epicenter of tourism.
- Languages:
- English
- Tagalog
- Spanish
- Samoan
- Currency:
- United States Dollar(USD), $
Things to See & Do
- Sports:
Voted by Men's Fitness magazine as the fittest city in the U.S., Honolulu is home to three large road races.
- The Great Aloha Run: Held annually on Presidents' Day.
- The Honolulu Marathon: Held annually on the second Sunday in December. The race draws more than 20,000 participants each year, about half to two thirds of them are from Japan.
- The Honolulu Triathlon: Is an Olympic distance triathlon event governed by the USA Triathlon. Held annually in May since 2004.
Other popular sports in the area, are football, volleyball, basketball and baseball.
- Venues for spectator sports in Honolulu include:
- Les Murakami Stadium at UH-Manoa (baseball)
- Stan Sheriff Center at UH-Manoa (basketball and volleyball)
- Neal Blaisdell Center Arena (basketball)
- Aloha Stadium at Halawa CDP(American football and soccer)
Museums:
- The Contemporary Museum: This museum occupies an old estate overlooking Honolulu and is devoted exclusively to contemporary art.
- Bishop Museum: Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, the museum offers an excellent collection of Hawaiian artifacts, as well as a number of science-based exhibits. The new Science Adventure Center is centered around volcanology with a large simulated volcano in the center that "erupts" regularly. The museum also features a planetarium.
- The Honolulu Academy of Arts: This museum was founded in 1927 by Anna Rice Cooke and encompasses 32 galleries surrounding six courtyard gardens. The Honolulu Academy of Arts houses have one of the largest collections of Asian art in the United States.
- Mission Houses Museum: Featuring three restored houses, a contemporary exhibit gallery and a research library provide a unique glimpse into 19th century Hawaii.
Market:
- Aloha Tower Marketplace: Located near Aloha Tower on the downtown Honolulu waterfront is best known for several well-known restaurants, such as Gordon Biersch and Don Ho's Island Grill.
- China Town: It is an exciting place to visit and shop during the day. The food and seafood markets are bustling. On many corners, you will find women manufacturing "Lei's"-the ornamental flowered necklace, widely popular on the island.
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet: Hawaii's largest swap meet. The swap meet is like a giant outdoor flea market, surrounding Aloha Stadium and features merchants offering local food items, clothing and Hawaiian souvenirs. A must visit if you are looking for budget deals.
Getting Around
- Airports:
- You can book flights to Honolulu into the Honolulu International Airport. The main terminal is served by most major international and domestic airline carriers.
- By Renting a car and taxi
- Though you don’t need a car to get around Honolulu, should you choose to rent a car, you can find great deals on car rentals at CheapOair.
- The taxi services are locally operated hence there is no major difference in prices of the service providers.
- By Bus:
Oahu Transit Services or, also called “The Bus”, is a well organized public transport system, tailored to the needs of the residents and tourists. Taking a bus is easy and stress-free to get to and from the Waikiki area and other popular points on the island. “The Bus” runs an intercity service to other parts of Oahu as well.
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Honolulu is an ultra-modern city, rich in diversity and culture. The county of Honolulu is home to approximately a million people of all races and cultures. It is what gives Oahu the nickname, "The Gathering Place."
The tourist attractions include beautiful landscapes and a place where amazing events have unfolded, many of them recounted in Honolulu's historic sites and museums. Brimming with high-rise hotels, designer boutiques, great food and glitzy nightclubs, you can find everything in Honolulu and its famed Waikiki Beach.
Source : www.wikipedia.com
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