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Basics


  • Climate
  • Hawaii manages to exceed the expectations of even a typical tropical climate; the average temperature in Hawaii is 85˚F (29˚C) in summer and 78˚F (26˚C) in winter. Northeasterly trade winds and varying ...more

  • Measurements
  • Like the rest of the US, Hawaii uses the English system. The basic unit of length is the foot (ft.), which is divided into 12 inches (in.). Three feet make up one yard (yd.), and one mile (mi.) is made ...more

  • Language
  • Hawaii has two official languages, English and Olelo Hawaii. English is spoken universally on the islands. The Hawaiian language, Olelo Hawaii, is spoken largely by Native Hawaiians. Olelo Hawaii is a ...more

  • Local Food And Drink
  • adobo: Filipino pork or chicken cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic ahi: yellowfin tuna azuki: sweetened red or black beans crack seed: popular snack of dried fruits with salt, sugar, and ...more

  • Phrasebook


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