Monday, May 6, 2013

Chapter 17 Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands


Honolulu, Hawaii Tour

"The state of Hawaii is part of a chain(archipelago) of islands and submerged volcanoes that extend 3600 miles west and north from the "Big Island" of Hwaii to the Aleutian trench of Alaska.  The Hawaiian archipelago consists of eight inhabited islands and approximately 120 uninhabited islands located near the center of the North Pacific Ocean"  (Hardwick, Pg. 323)
Honolulu is the dominate state of Oahu and its the major city.  It dominant in the economic and political life.  Honolulu characteristics include a large metropolitan it is crowded, commercialized, pollution and has traffic jams yet it is fascinating.  Honolulu is located on the southern side of Oahu and it contains luxury hotels, restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums, beautiful beach areas,  and other tourist spots.  "To the north and west of the built-up area of Honolulu, the North Shore beaches are among the world's premier surfing spots.  The sport of surfing, in fact, was developed in Hawaii and was practiced by native Hawaiians long before the arrival of Westerners."  (Hardwick, Pg. 334) Surfing is practiced due to its warm water and the absence of a continental shelf which allows the waves to reach the shore with power.  The Northeast of Honolulu receives a considerable amount of rainfall and is characterized by tropical vegetation across the Koolau Range the Windward Coast.  Honolulu is a beautiful place to visit, enjoy the tour.












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