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The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the country.


Capital Honolulu
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,455,271
Number of Pixels 18,610,032

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