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Kauai is the most northern of the main Hawaiian islands. It is also the oldest, estimated to be over 5.1 million years old.Teok.com: Kauai Earth Timeline Its shoreline has a multitude of white sand beaches, while the center of the island is mostly uninhabited and protected from development. Kauai is one of the wettest spots on earth; the center of the island sees an average rainfall of 485 inches per year.Official Site: Discover Kauai
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Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Hawaii
- Capital: Lihue
- Mayor: Bernard Carvalho Jr.
- Population: 62,828U.S. Census Bureau: Kauai County Quick Facts (2006)
- Entered the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1810
- Time zone: Hawaii: UTC-10
- Major cities: Lihue, Kapaa
- Nickname: Garden Island, Island of Discovery
- Average temperature: 70°F - 81°FOfficial Kauai Tourism Site: Discover Kauai
- Island flower: Mokihana
- Island color: purple
- Highest point: Kawaikini (5,243 feet)
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History
In January, 1778, Captain James Cook landed in Waimea Bay on Kauai's west side, which brought widespread awareness of the islands to westerners for the first time.Mythichawaii.com: Captain Cook Discovers HawaiiKauai was the last of the islands to become part of King Kamehameha's Hawaiian Kingdom. It joined in the unification of the islands through a peaceable agreement between Kauai's ruler, Kaumualii and Kamehameha in 1810, after Kamehameha had twice failed to conquer it my force.About.com:Kamehameha the Great
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Have you visited HI before? I was in LA at the airport for 30 min. LOL RT @katieschwartz: You live in Kauai? Can I be you right now?
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did you know Kauai is the only Hawaiian island with fresh water rivers?
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on a guided bus tour of Kauai...headed to Waimea Canyon next...known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific
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Kauai: Island of Beauty/ DVD - $19.95
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View All Kauai Questions (13) | Ask a QuestionWhat is your favorite spot on Kauai? (5 Answers)We vacationed on Kauai for eight days and enjoyed the local attractions so much.Our favorite beach was at Lydgate State Park. While our resort had a picturesque beach and an ... read morewhat time is the sunset in Kauai HI? (2 Answers)In general the Kauai sunrise and sunset schedule is at the link below. http://alohaisles.com/kauai/sunrise_sunset_schedule.html If you like to see more details, I prefer http://www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/Hawaii.asp You can search the sunset on ... read moreWhere do the locals eat on the island of Kauai? (5 Answers)wow 'hpathiraja' nailed a few good ones I personally love... but too bad some/most arent even on kauai! heres a list i put together off the top of my head... read moreWhat are the best activities to do in Kauai? (1 Answer)The best thing to see while in Kauai is to see the Na Pali Coast! When I was there, I made sure I saw this beautiful coast in all the ... read more
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Kauai Public Transit
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Kauai Colleges and Universities
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Kauai Blogs and Podcasts
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