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O'AHU AT A GLANCE
Area: 610 square miles, O'ahu is the third largest and second oldest island in the Hawaiian Island chain.
Geography: O'ahu was formed by two volcanoes that erupted four to six million years ago. Today, what's left of those eruptions are two mountains ranges - the Wai'anae Mountains, which cross O'ahu at the elevations of more than 3,000 feet. At the base of
these mountains, more than 50 beach parks wrap the island in their playful arms, offering visitors a dazzling array of ocean activities to savor each sunny Hawaiian Day.
Nickname: "The Gathering Place." O'ahu is Hawaii's business, cultural, commercial and resort center as well as the home to 80% of Hawaii's population.
Population: 875,000
Major Attractions: Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Historic Downtown District, Windward Coast, North Shore, Polynesian Cultural Center, Diamond Head, 'Iolani Palace, Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Major Resort Areas: South Shore, Leeward Coast, Windward Coast, North Shore
Major Activities: Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Jogging, Kayaking, Sightseeing, Cultural Events, Museums, Dining, Shopping, Surfing, Relaxation and Rejuvenation |
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