Essay Archive - Economic Development of Hawaii
Economic Development of Hawaii
Hawaii, with an area of 28,313 sq. km (10,932 sq. mi.), is the
43rd largest state in the U.S.; 6.9% of the land is owned by the
federal government. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, eight
main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals. The major islands in
order of size are Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Nihau,
and Kahoolawe. Population growth has increased by 80,000 persons over
the past five years. Demographics show a large number of Hispanic
origin: Asian Hispanics are the most populated with white Hispanic
and Asian non-Hispanic foll....
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