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Kauai

Kauai is the northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands and part of Kauai County. Known as the Garden Isle for its lush landscapes, it covers about 562 square miles and has a population of roughly 70,000.

Geography: The island formed by volcanic activity over millions of years and features rugged cliffs, deep valleys,

Climate: It has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall on the windward north coast and elsewhere a

History: Polynesian settlers arrived several centuries ago, followed by European contact led by Captain James Cook

Economy and culture: The economy is driven by tourism and agriculture, including Kauai Coffee Company, one of

Transportation and points of interest: Lihue is the administrative center and the location of Lihue Airport

and
dramatic
shorelines.
Notable
landscapes
include
the
Napali
Coast
on
the
northwest
and
Waimea
Canyon,
often
called
the
Grand
Canyon
of
the
Pacific.
mix
of
sunny
and
wet
conditions.
Waialeale
has
one
of
the
world's
highest
rainfall
totals.
in
1778.
Kauai
became
part
of
the
Kingdom
of
Hawaii,
then
a
U.S.
territory
and
state.
The
island
has
a
history
of
sugar
and
pineapple
plantations,
though
tourism
dominates
today.
the
largest
coffee
roasters
in
the
United
States.
The
island
is
a
popular
location
for
film
and
television
productions.
(LIH).
Notable
attractions
include
Hanalei
Bay,
Poipu
Beach,
and
the
Na
Pali
Coast
State
Wilderness
Park.