Territory (land area)

6,423 sq miles = 16,635 sq kms (Ranks 47^rd among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

1,275,194

Admitted:

August 21, 1959, as the 50th state of the US

Capital:

Honolulu

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Honolulu

Abbreviation:

HI

Nickname:

The Aloha State

Region:

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