Fun Facts about the Island of O'ahu
Island of O'ahu
O‘ahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Although 3rd in size, O‘ahu is home to more than half of the entire population of the entire state of Hawaii, Many points of interest are located on this island, including Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center and Diamond Head.
Nickname: The Gathering Place
Island Color: Yellow
Island Flora: Pua‘ilima
Capitol City: Honolulu
Population: 900,000
Area: 596.66 square miles
Languages: English, Hawaiian
Average Temperature: 70˚-85˚ F.
Fun Facts about O‘ahu
1. Honolulu is the largest city in the world—at least it has the longest borders. According to the state constitution any island (or islet) not named as belonging to a county belongs to Honolulu. This makes all islands within the Hawaiian Archipelago, that stretch to Midway Island (1,500 miles northwest of Hawaii) part of Honolulu. Honolulu is about 1,500 miles long or more distance than halfway across the 48 contiguous states.
2. Ala Wai Golf Course is Hawaii's first municipal course.
3. More than 100 world-renowned beaches ring Honolulu.
4. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States.
5. The world's largest wind generator is on the island of O‘ahu. The windmill has two blades 400 feet long on the top of a tower twenty stories high.
6.The island of O‘ahu draws more visitors than any other to Hawaii. One-third of the state's best surfing beaches are on O‘ahu.
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