2006-09-14 12:34:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
G'day HI people,
Thanks for your question.
The Island of Hawaiʻi (called the Big Island or Hawai'i proper) is one of eight main islands that make up the U.S. State of Hawaiʻi. It is said to have been named after Hawai'iloa, a legendary Polynesian navigator who first discovered the Hawaiian Islands. However, other accounts attribute the name to the legendary land or realm of Hawaiki, or Havaiki, a place from which the Polynesians originated (see also Manu'a), the place where they go in the afterlife, the realm of the Gods.
The Island of Hawai'i is administered under the County of Hawaiʻi. The county seat is Hilo. It is estimated that as of the year 2003, the island had a resident population of 158,400 persons.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
2006-09-14 12:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hawaii
2006-09-14 13:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hawaii
2006-09-14 12:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by quim f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hali-Lana-luki
2006-09-14 12:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by someone,somewhere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hawai'i
2006-09-14 12:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hawaii
2006-09-14 12:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by qwerty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAWAI'I and yes it's spelled with an OKINA in it.
2006-09-15 02:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by localgirl420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋