The capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu. A major Pacific port and tourist destination known for Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor.
From Hawaiian 'Honolulu' meaning 'sheltered harbor' or 'calm port', from 'hono' (bay, harbor) + 'lulu' (calm, sheltered). The name perfectly describes the city's protected harbor that made it an ideal port for Pacific trade.
Honolulu's name literally means 'sheltered harbor,' which proved prophetic as this protected bay became the crossroads of the Pacific, connecting Asia, America, and Polynesia. The city embodies the Hawaiian concept of being a peaceful meeting place between different worlds and cultures.
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