American military personnel and their families make up about 12 per cent of Honolulu's population. Tourism is Honolulu's largest source of income. About 5 million tourists visit the city annually. Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery, recreation areas, and mild climate. For the monthly weather in Honolulu, see Hawaii .
Most tourists stay in the Waikiki Beach area.
As a result, this section is overcrowded and has severe traffic jams. Honolulu's economy also depends on military activities. The city is the center of United States military operations in the Pacific region. The Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy have bases on Oahu. The second largest source of income in Honolulu is the money spent by the U.S. government in salaries for military personnel and civilian workers.