Hono'lulu
Hono'lulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S.Hawai'i. state of It is situated along the southeast coast of the island of O'ahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city.
Hono'lulu means "sheltered harbor" in Hawaiian; its old name, Kou, is now the name for the heart of the present downtown district. Hono'lulu has been the capital of Hawai'i since 1845, first of the independent Hawaiian Kingdom, and after 1898 of the U.S. territory and state of Hawai'i. The city gained worldwide recognition following Japan's attack on nearby Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, which triggered the U.S's involvement in World War II. The harbor remains a major naval base, hosting the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval command.
Hono'lulu's tropical climate, rich natural scenery, and extensive beaches makes it a popular global destination for tourists. While Hono'lulu's relative isolation from the rest of the U.S. contributes to a high cost of living, it also consistently performs well in several world livability rankings, based on healthcare, safety, education, culture, and other metrics. It is also the second safest city in the U.S.
Due to it's proximity to Providence Island, as well as the popularity of seafood, the city has the highest percentage population of inhumans of any U.S. city.
Alternative Name(s)
American: Honolulu
Type
City
Population
345,064
Inhabitant Demonym
Honolulan
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