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Honolulu

Honolulu. By: maddie aversa. Landforms.

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Honolulu

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  1. Honolulu By: maddieaversa

  2. Landforms Diamond Head (Le’ahi) was formed over 100,000 years ago. Diamond Head was formed form a singles explosion, and as the these particles settled they formed Diamond Head. It is not a typical volcano crater. The material formed into a ring formation. Head is about 475 acres. In 1904 the US military bought Diamond Head for military purposes. In 1917 a huge light house was built on Diamond Head. Diamond head was named National Natural Landmark in 1968. Today tourists love to hike and explore all over Diamond Head and see the beautiful sights of Waikiki and Ohau’s south shore. Diamond Head

  3. Hanauma Bay was formed about 32,000 years ago from a underwater volcanic eruption. The name Hanauma Bay came form the words hana which means “bay” and uma which means “curved.” To Hawaiians this bay has been a part of their history for a long time. There have been many legends on how Hanauma Bay got its name. In the 1990s Hanauma Bay became a huge tourist attraction. Today Hanauma Bay attracts more the three million visitors every year. Hanauma bay

  4. Punchbowl Crater is another volcanic crater, but unlike Diamond Head, Punchbowl crater was formed about 75,000 years ago. Punchbowl Crater’s Hawaii name is Puowania which means “hill of sacrifice” because it was originally used for human sacrifices on the alter. In 1948 Punchbowl Crater opened as a National Memorial Cemetery for U.S. service members who died in during World War ll, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. More than 33,000 graves are on Punchbowl Crater. Every year thousands of flowers are collected and place in front of every grave for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. Punchbowl crater

  5. Waikiki Aquarium The Waikiki Aquarium opened on Marched 18, 1904 and is one of the oldest aquariums in the United States. Waikiki means “spouting water.” The Waikiki has about 464 different kinds of fish. You can do many different family activities at the Waikiki Aquarium. Some of the activities you can do are learn magic tricks, exploring the reef at night, and meet the monk seals. The Waikiki Aquarium also does a few fundraisers, were the money goes to organizations helping “our friends under the sea.” Every year about 330,000 people visit the Waikiki Aquarium. Tourist Attractions

  6. The Iolani Palace was built in 1882 and it was built by King David Kalakaua. The Palace was for royalty until Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown in 1893. Today the Iolani Palace is a major tourist attraction for Hawaii. The Iolani Palace offers two tours, the Guided Tour, and the Self-Led Tour. Both tours allow you to look around the 1st and 2nd floors of the palace. You can also take a separate tour of the basement. One of the events that they have at the Iolani Palace is The Royal Ball . You can host your own event such as a wedding reception and many more. Iolani Palace

  7. Moanalua Garden park The Moanalua Garden Park is 26 acres long and is a public park. The Moanalua Garden Park has many Hitachi trees. Tourists love relaxing and having picnics under the Hitachi trees. The Hitachi tree will bring $400,000 a year for ten years from using it in Japanese advertising. Moanalua means a valley or a stream. The Moanalua Garden holds many events every year such as a Fall Festival, the Annual Moanalua Lions club breakfast, and many more.

  8. Manoa Falls has some of the most popular trails in Hawaii. Mainly because of all of the beautiful sights. The 150 foot waterfall is an very easy 45 minute walk up the mountain. Tourists love to take pictures near the waterfall. Also there is a small pool that the waterfall flows into. It is not recommended to swim into the small pool for risk of rock slides. Also it is not safe to drink the water. Parking is the only thing that will cost you money when you go to Manoa Falls. Manoa Falls

  9. Germaine’s Luau Germaine’s Luau includes a buffet and a show. Germaine’s Luau is not your average luau, this luau is informal , local event. Germaine Luau is one of the best luaus on Oahu. Germaine Luau is choreographed by hula master John Piilani Watkins. Germaine’s Luau performs shows almost every night. They perform many dances such as the Samoan Fire-Knife Dance, the Samoan Slap Dance and many more. Germaine’s Luau also holds parties there.

  10. Major Language Hawaiian

  11. Leaders of Honolulu, Hawaii Mayor Kirk Caldwell Governor Neil Abercrombie President Barack Obama

  12. National Holidays! • 1st January - New Year's Day • Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Day • Third Monday in February - Washington's Birthday • 26th March - Prince Kuhio Day • Late March / early April - Easter Monday • 1st May - Lei Day • Last Monday in May - Memorial Day • 11th June - Kamehameha Day • 4th July - Independence Day • First Monday in September - Labor Day • Second Monday in October - Columbus Day • 11th November - Veterans Day • 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving • 25th December - Christmas Day Kamehameha Day Lei Day

  13. Economy in Honolulu Tourism is very important to the economy in Hawaii especially in Honolulu. Hawaii depends mostly on Japanese tourism. Tourism is about 55% of Hawaii’s income. Merchandise is about 26% and the Military is about 19%.

  14. Fun Facts • Honolulu is the Capital of Hawaii and Hawaii’s largest city. • Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. • Honolulu means “sheltered bay.” • Captain William Brown was the first European to step foot in Honolulu. • Honolulu’s nickname is The Gathering Place. • 73% of Hawaiians live on Oahu. • Honolulu is the second mos expensive state in the United States. • The Hawaiian alphabet only inclueds 12 letters.

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  16. Sources • http://www.waquarium.org/aquarium-history.html • http://www.hawaiination.org/palace.html • http://www.iolanipalace.org/index.php/visit.html • http://www.portaloha.com/SecretsOfHawaii/Moanalua.htm • https://sites.google.com/site/mymgca2/events • http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jan/26/bz/FP701260356.html • http://www.to-hawaii.com/oahu/waterfalls/manoafalls.php • http://www.honolulu.world-guides.com/honolulu_events.html • http://www.city-data.com/world-cities/Honolulu-Economy.html • http://www.ehow.com/facts_4744055_facts-honolulu-hawaii.html • http://traveltips.usatoday.com/landforms-honolulu-105259.html • http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=15 • http://www.diamondheadhike.org/ • http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/regions-neighborhoods/honolulu/leahi-diamond-head • http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/attractions/punchbowl-crater.htm • http://www.hanauma-bay-hawaii.com/history.html • http://www.chacha.com • http://www.hawaiidiscount.com/oahu/luaus/germaines.htm • http://www.viator.com/tours/Oahu/Germaines-Luau-on-Oahu/d672-3087GERMAINE?pref=02&aid=g4539 • http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108523.html

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