Hawaii: state flag, capital and facts
Hawaii is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Honolulu, and its postal abbreviation is HI. Known as the Aloha State, it joined the Union on August 21, 1959 as the 50th state. Honolulu is also its largest city.
The Hawaii state flag shows eight white, red and blue stripes with the Union Jack in the corner.
Hawaii at a glance
- Capital
- Honolulu
- Largest city
- Honolulu
- Nickname
- The Aloha State
- Statehood
- August 21, 1959 (50th state)
- Region
- West
- Postal abbreviation
- HI
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu.
Hawaii is in the West region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Hawaii is HI.
Hawaii is known as the Aloha State.
Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959.
Hawaii shares no land border with another US state.
The flag of Hawaii shows eight white, red and blue stripes with the Union Jack in the corner.