Eight major volcanic islands extending 1,500 miles from Hawaii to Kure Atoll. Formed by volcanic activity over Hawaiian hotspot at 32 miles per million years. Total land area of 6,423.4 square miles, including 137 islands and atolls. Only U.S. state entirely on an archipelago, excluding Midway Atoll
The ukulele originated in Hawaii from Portuguese instruments like the cavaquinho. Three Portuguese immigrants from Madeira were among the first ukulele makers. King Kalākaua played a significant role in promoting the instrument. The name "uke" means "jumping flea" in Hawaiian
Born in 1728 in Yorkshire, Cook joined British merchant navy at age 16. Served in Royal Navy during Seven Years' War, mapping St. Lawrence River. Created first accurate maps of Newfoundland's coast in 1760s
Aloha means love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy in Hawaiian. Derived from Proto-Polynesian root *qarofa meaning "presence of breath". First expressed between parent and child according to Mary Kawena Pukui
Oceanic Flight 815 crash site filmed at Mokule'ia Beach on Oahu's North Shore. Ka'a'awa Valley used for numerous scenes, accessible only with Kualoa Ranch permission. Turtle Bay Resort serves as jungle setting for many scenes. Banyan trees featured in multiple episodes, including Charlie's rescue
Hawaii is an archipelago state in central Pacific Ocean. Located 2,300 miles southwest of continental US. Total area of 10,932 square miles, eighth smallest US state. Contains 4,509 square miles of water and 3,905 miles of rivers