Points of Interest Top of Page Hawaii is the world mecca for surfing. It is also a popular location for fishing. Major Industries Top of Page Tourism is Hawaii's largest industry. The tropical climate and beautiful beaches attract people from all over the United States and other parts of the world. Agriculture includes pineapples, sugarcane, livestock, orchids and other flowers.
Manufacturing includes food canning.
Historical Highlights Top of Page Initial settlers arrived to Hawaii from Tahiti in 1200. The islands were discovered by Captain Cook in 1778. Hawaii became part of the U.S. in 1898. The United States officially entered World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, in 1941. Population and Culture Top of Page Hawaii still maintains its polynesian heritage, although it is now home for a diverse mix of people from Europe, Japan, Philippines, Korea and Africa.