Honolulu Travel Guide

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Honolulu State: Hawaii Country: United States

Honolulu By the numbers:

Population: 371,657 Elevation: 7 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 21.6 inches Average Jan. Temperature: 73 degrees F Average July Temperature: 80 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Industries: Oil, electronics, computers, automobile manufacturing, aerospace industries, agriculture, telecommunications, chemicals, mining, processing and packaging Major Tourist Destination: the beaches, golf courses Ethnic Mix: 19.67% Caucasian; 1.62% African-American; 6.85% Hawaiian natives; 4.37% Hispanic; 55.85% Asian Time Zone: GMT-10 Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 808

Did You Know?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 by Japan triggered the entrance of the United States into World War II and the imposition of martial law until 1944. Pearl Harbor is today one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Hawaii. Interestingly, Pearl Harbor has as many visitors from Japan as it does from the United States.

Orientation:

Located on the southern end of Oahu, Honolulu is a harbor city located 2550 miles southwest of Los Angeles. Honolulu is dually the capital and the largest city in the Hawaiian Islands.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 103

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Honolulu Travel Experiences

DeJaVu-Hawaii Style

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by Real Traveler Brisbird
Achy-Breaky Feet

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by Real Traveler Brisbird
Day 5 - Pearl Harbour

18.00 - Today i decided to go to Pearl Harbour. I got the bus there which seemed to take ages, at least an hour anyway. Can't complain th... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler BGilly
Aloha

We had a surprise Lei welcome from Paul (Lizzi's brother) when we arrived at the airport, a Lei is a tradition necklace of flowers pres... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Nick n Lizzi
My second trip to Honolulu (on the company paycheck)

Hey everyone, it's Aaron (not lyndi)I first got to visit Hawaii back in 2004, when my best friend, Jim, lived in Waikiki, Oahu. I w... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler texas nomads