Hawaii

This passage discusses the state of Hawaii.

Lexile Level: 460L

Categories: People & Places


Hawaii was the last state to become a part of the United States. It became a state in 1959. Hawaii is made up of 19 islands. Three of the biggest islands are Hawaii, Oahu, and Maui. The state is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only state that is made up only of islands. It is more than 2,000 miles from the rest of the U.S. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu. Hawaii is a popular place to visit. Hawaii has many volcanoes. Many people visit its volcanoes. Many people also visit its beautiful beaches. Surfing is a common pastime in Hawaii.


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