Hawaii Real Estate

Hawaii is the Paradise of the Pacific and never fails to seduce even the most jaded of travelers. The islands beckon. Sun, sand, sea, music and good food - are amply complemented by the hospitality of the people of Hawaii. Today Hawaii is not merely a visitor's paradise. It is 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 up the world's longest chain islands - running a combined length of 1523 miles. This is the only state that is not part of the northern American continent; but is located 2,400 miles southwest of the Continental United States.

Hawaii occupies 10,932 square miles: 6,432 square miles are land areas and 4,508 are land areas covered by water.

The 2005 census estimated a total state population of 1,275,194. Hawaii is home to a mix of people coming from the different parts of the globe.

Hawaii has 8 major islands: Hawaii, Honolulu, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Ni'ihau.

Industry
The economy of Hawaii is fueled by its tourism industry. Agriculture is the second largest industry.
The other industries in Hawaii are as follows:
Services
Retail trade
State and local governments
Construction

There are several public corporations - Amfac (food processing, merchandising and land development). Castle and Cooke, which owns DOLE and Bumble Bee food 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 spectacular beaches
Hawaii - The world's beautiful rainforest's can be seen in the 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 spectacular sunsets
Lanai - the archeologists' favorite haunt
Molokai - where the temples for human sacrifices still stand; also famous for its fishponds and expanses of pineapple fields
Kauai - famed for its surfing beaches, grottoes and golf courses
Big Island - takes pride in its arboretum, gardens and parks
Molokai - an island lost in time; here there are no tall buildings, only wonderful deserted beaches
Kahoolawe - has its beautiful deserted landscape; visits to this area is to be arranged
Ni'ihau - a rubber plantation owned by the Robinson Family; this is also called the Forbidden Island

Hawaii Real Estate

Hawaii real estate is a booming industry in the state too. It is not really surprising for people to clamor for a part of the state's real estates. Hawaii is beautiful and a very ideal place to live in. To be near in the vicinity of all those beaches, golden sunshine, plantations, and other delightful Hawaiian things is definitely worth to have a part of all the offered Hawaiian real estate. Indeed, people only not come to Hawaii for a short vacation but many are coming there to put up residences. Hawaii is becoming a commercial zone and Hawaii real estates is part of that fact.