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KAUA'I AT A GLANCE
Area: 553 square miles from O'ahu
Geography: Twin peaks of a single volcano formed this land, the oldest of the six major Hawaiian Islands. Kaua'i is home to the Waimea Canyon and the awesome Napili Coast. The Alaka'I swamp extends almost 10 miles northwest of the summit peaks
of Kawaikini and Wai'ale'ale and is the world's highest swamp, located at an elevation of more than 3,000 feet above sea level.
Nickname: "The Garden Island"
Population: 56,423
Rainfall: Kaua'I offers the best of all worlds. Rainfall gives the northern coastline its lush abundance of green flora and fauna, while its southern coastline is abundant with almost year around sunshine.
Major Attractions: Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, Fern Gratto, Hanalei, plus phenomenal scenery and beaches along every coastline.
Major Resort Areas: Coconut Coast, Lihue/Kalapaki, Po'ipu Princeville, West Side.
Major Activities: Beach activities, water sports, golf, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, biking, kayaking, fishing, snuba, scuba, snorkling, sightseeing, flightseeing, as well as shopping and dining out. |
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