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MOLIKA'I AT A GLANCE
Area: 260 square miles the fifth largest of the Hawaii's six major islands and the one of the tri-isles of Maui County
(Moloka'i, Maui, Lanai).
Geography: Moloka'i's geography is best described as a study in contrasts. Its central and west regions are farmland, ranchland and the home to
moloka'i's resort and business development. The eastern half is home to the mountains of
Moloka'i's where resides the world's most lush and highest sea cliffs. East Moloka'I is the larger and more dramatic of the two extinct volcanoes which created this treasure island. Here Hawaii's longest water-fall, the rarely seen Kahiwa Falls, Cascades 1,750 feet to the sea from
Moloka'i's spectacular north coast cliffs.
Nickname: "The Friendly Isle"
Population: 6,717
Major Attractions: Kaunakakai, Moloka'i Ranch, Kalaupapa Settlement, Halawa Valley and Falls, Purdy's All Natural Macadamia Nut Farm, Maunaloa Town, Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove,
Moloka'i Mule Ride to Kalaupapa.
Major Resort Areas: Kaluako'i Resort Moloka'i Ranch, Hotel Moloka'i.
Major Activities: Historic and cultural events and festivals, beach activities, water sports, golf, Hiking, horseback riding, biking, wilderness and eco-touring, kayaking, scuba diving, bird watching, agri-touring and edu-touring. |
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