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Smoking Regulations in Hawai'i

The State of Hawai’i has enacted The Smoke Free Hawaii law, designed to protect the health and wellbeing of people who do not want to be subjected to secondhand smoke. It is not a ban. Smokers may still purchase and use smoke-producing tobacco products in areas other than those designated as smoke-free under the law.

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Geography

Hawaii’s Big Island is the youngest and largest of the Hawaiian Islands with 4,028 square miles and it’s still growing as long as lava continues to pour out of Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. It has 266 miles (428 km) of coastline.

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Climate & Facts

Average temperature, land mass and population information.

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Major Industries

Kona coffee (only gourmet coffee grown in the United States), macadamia nuts, papaya, cattle, anthuriums, orchids, aquaculture, ag-tourism, scientific technology, and tourism.

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Recreation

Deep sea fishing, ocean kayaking, stargazing, snorkeling, sightseeing, National Parks, National Historic Sites, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, tennis, golfing, sailing, shopping and agricultural tourism including Kona Coffee tours, botanical garden tours and family-run farm tours.

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Brief History of the Big Island

Believed to be the first Hawaiian Island discovered and settled by Polynesians, perhaps as early as the fifth century, Hawaii’s Big Island has been the scene of many of the state’s historic events.

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Facinating Facts

From culture to astronomy, the Big Island is a unique and fascinating place.

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Getting to the Big Island

Flying is the most common way to get to Hawaii’s Big Island. Air line details.

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