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The island of Hawaii is a collection of contrasts, and extremes. This island is not only the furthest south in the Hawaiian Island chain, it happens to be the location of the southernmost point in the United States. In contrast it is also the location of the highest mountain in the world. Mauna Kea rises 33,000 feet when measured from the sub-oceanic base. Mauna Kea is also home of the highest freshwater... more local info

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Big Island (Hawaii) Neighborhoods

Kau

Stretching from the boundary of South Kona to the upland town of Volcano, Kau is the largest moku on the island. It is also the most remote and uninhabited. But regardless of the barren landscapes,... more neighborhoods

History

While the oldest Hawaiian island (Kaua'i) was formed some 5.1 million years ago, the Big Island is the newest addition, and is still growing. There were once five active volcanoes contributing to the island's... more history

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