On top of that, each island has its own special appeal.
Ethnic origins are varied in Hawaii, another reason for calling it the rainbow state.
Oahu, third largest of Hawaii's islands, is home to 869,857 residents, the majority living in and around the cosmopolitan city of Honolulu. The entire island is part of the City and County of Honolulu, encompassing 32 urban and rural neighborhoods. Eighty percent of the state's residents live on Oahu, which has 112 miles of coastline, including the two-mile long Waikiki Beach. Honolulu is the center of business and government for the State of Hawaii, and the location of the main campus of the University of Hawaii, the focal point for research and education. Honolulu International Airport is one of the busiest in the nation and offers direct flights to all major Asia-Pacific cities, while the port of Honolulu serves as the gateway for sea transport.