Aloha! Welcome to paradise. The largest city in the state of Hawaii, Honolulu is set on the island of Oahu. Most visitors to Hawaii begin their journey at Honolulu, moving on from here to the other islands. Many stay on for the length of their vacation, lured by the tremendous beauty of the city as well as the wonderful facilities it offers to visitors.

After the discovery of Hawaii by Captain Cook, many European ships began stopping by at Honolulu, till then an inconspicuous town. Soon, Honolulu became a coveted port for it offered safe anchorage facilities. King Kamehameha then made it his capital, resulting in Honolulu becoming the largest commercial center of the state.

Tourism is the mainstay of the economy of this state, with military installations being a close second. Agriculture also contributes a fair amount to the economy of Hawaii. Large plantations of sugarcane and pineapples make the food processing a healthy industry. Besides this, publishing and printing also make contributions to the economy.

Honolulu has a multi-ethnic population comprising of native Hawaiians, Asians, Europeans and mainlanders. Given its status as a prime holiday destination, Honolulu has a constant, considerably large visitor population also. Honolulu is warm and balmy throughout the year temperatures range between 70-85ºF.

So come to Honolulu, for a bit of the sun, sand and the sea!

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