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Hawaii Real Estate

January 9, 2010

Tags: Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Pacific Ocean, Tourism, Travel and Tourism, United States
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The Paradise of the Pacific, Hawaii, it never fails to attract even the most confused of travelers. Sun, sand, sea and good food are complemented greatly by hospitality. Hawaii today is not only a visitor’s paradise but also becoming an iconic commercial hub in this side of the pacific. Geography and Demography, Hawaii is ringed by the Pacific Ocean. The 132 islands in Hawaii make it the world’s longest chain islands running a total length of 1523 miles. This is the only state that is not part of the North American Continent but is located 2,400 miles southwest of the Continental United States. Hawaii occupies 10.932 square miles, 6432 square miles are land areas and 4,508 are land areas covered by water. The census of 2005 estimated a state population totaling to 1,275,194 Hawaiians. Hawaii is home to a mix of people coming from the different parts of the world. Hawaii is made up of 8 major islands namely, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Ni’ihau.

The Hawaiian economy is fueled by its tourism industry with Agriculture as it’s second largest. Other industries in Hawaii are as follows: Retail trade, Services, State and Local Governments and Construction. There are several public corporations in Hawaii namely Amfac (food processing, merchandising and land development), Castle and Cooke, which owns DOLE and Bumble Bee food which is into food product lines. There is Dillingham, which has a hand in maritime industries and land development. Brewer provides the world with sugar and Macadamia nuts. High Spots in Hawaii, Maui the magic Isle boast of wonderful beaches, Hawaii- The world’s beautiful rainforest’s can be seen in Volcanoes National Parks. Honolulu – a busy seaport and is also the university belt. Kauai – one of the oldest islands is also called the Garden Isle have magnificent sunsets, Lanai – The archeologists’ favorite haunt. Molokai – where the temples for humans sacrifices still stands and also where fishponds and pineapple fields are found. Kauai is the island, which is best known for its surfing beaches, grottos and golf courses. Big Island – takes pride in its arboretum, gardens and parks. Molokai – an island lost in time where there are no tall buildings and magnificent deserted beaches. Kahoolawe – has its beautiful landscape absent of people where visits have to be arranged. Ni’ihau – a rubber plantation owned by the Robinson Family also called the Forbidden Island.

Real estate in Hawaii is also a booming industry in Hawaii. It’s no surprise that people clamor for a part of the estates on these islands. Hawaii is an ideal and beautiful place to live in, near the beaches, golden sunshine, plantations and other things that Hawaiian real estate has to offer. Indeed Hawaii is known as a short vacation spot but many people are beginning to put up homes. Hawaii is becoming a commercial zone and Hawaiian real estate is a part of it.