When you think of tropical paradise, it’s hard not to visualize the white sandy beaches, soothing turquoise waters, sun-filled haze, and easy-going attitude that is Hawaii. It truly is the definition of nirvana. But have you always wanted to learn more about this Pacific oasis and its people?
If you’ve long dreamed of strolling along Hawaii’s magical beaches or hitting its famous waves, you’ll want to say aloha to this set of Hawaii trivia questions and answers. But is your win a shore thing, or will you wipe out? Well, by the end of this Hawaii quiz, you’ll know so much about Hawaii, all that will be left is to book a flight and enjoy an unforgettable vacation!
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Hawaii, with a land area of 6423 square miles, is ranked where compared to other states in the total land area?
8th
5th
48th
43rd
What beach in Hawaii provides some amazing views of Diamond Head and Honolulu?
South Beach
Waikiki Beach
Negril
Maya Bay
What is a secluded beach in Hawaii, also known as Cathedral Beach?
Whitehaven Beach
El Nido Beach
Honopu Beach
75 Mile Beach
Which is the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands?
Kahoolawe
Oahu
Hawaii
Maui
Who first settled the Hawaiian islands?
Polynesians From Other Islands
A Group Of Australian Businessmen
Americans
Japanese
What mile-long black volcanic sand beach is one of the hardest to get to in Hawaii?
Surfers Paradise Beach
Whitehaven Beach
Copacabana Beach
Waipio Valley Beach
What is Hawaii’s #1 industry?
Tourism
Sugar Cane
Pineapples
Orchids
What is the state fish of Hawaii (in Hawaiian)?
Manamana-Ula
Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
Pupu Kolea
Limu Palahala
What major Hawaiian export can’t be grown in any other state in the US?
Coconuts
Passionfruit
Coffee
Soybeans
Kilauea, on the island of Hawaii, is what type of volcano?
Composite
Cinder Cones
Lava Domes
Shield
Geologically speaking, what are the Hawaiian islands?
Plate Edges
Meteorites
Sand Bars
Volcano Tops
Halekulani is a popular 100-year-old hotel on which Hawaiian beach?
Hilo
Honolulu
Oahu
Waikiki
What 1/2 mile beach in Hawaii has been consistently ranked among the best beaches in the world?
Lanikai Beach
Copacabana Beach
South Beach
Whitehaven Beach
What was the earlier name of the Hawaiian Islands?
Sandwich Islands
Maui Islands
Hula Islands
Pineapple Islands
What are the state bird and state tree of Hawaii?
Eastern Brown Pelican And Bald Cypress
Cardinal And Buckeye
Nene And Kukui – Candlenut
Western Meadowlark And Eastern Cottonwood
How many counties does Hawaii have?
5 Counties
24 Counties
1 County
68 Counties
Which Hawaiian island is known as the Magic Isle?
Molokai
Lanai
Maui
Oahu
On which Hawaiian island is the capital city of Honolulu found?
Maui
Hawaii
Kauai
Oahu
What is the Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor?
Pu Uloa
Momi
Kolekole
Hamau Leo
Which is not one of the three hotels on the Hawaiian island of Lana’i?
Lodge At Koele
Manele Bay
Hotel Lanai
Hotel Hawaii
When did Hawaii achieve statehood in the USA?
March 1, 1803
January 4, 1896
August 21, 1959
October 31, 1864
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