Introduction to Hawaii Island

An introduction with general information and facts about Hawaii Island, also known as Hawaii Island of Hawaiii.

Facts About Hawaii Island:

ISLAND NAME: Hawaii Island
ALSO KNOWN AS: "The Big Island" (and) "The Orchid Isle"
POPULATION: greater than 200 thousand
PHYSICAL SIZE: about 4,030 square miles
HIGHEST ELEVATION: about 13,800 feet above sea level
COUNTY: Hawaii County
LOCATION: State of Hawaii, United States

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