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Atlas of Hawai'I

By: Department of Geography, University of Hawaii at Hilo

...s; geographical descriptions of the state and the main islands; and an introduction to Hawaiian place names. This is followed by four sections on the physical, biotic, cultural, and social aspects of the Hawai'i environment. Geology, climate, the ocean, water, soils, and astronomy are among the topics discussed in "The Physical Environment." Next the special character o...

...Agriculture -- 246 -- Fisheries -- 252 -- The Military -- 255 -- Tourism -- 258 -- Energy -- 264 -- Transportation -- 268 -- Communications -- 273 -- Education -- 278 -- Health and Wellness -- 282 -- Crime -- 287 -- Recreation -- 289 -- Environmental Quality -- 294 -- Government Services -- 298 -- Statistical Tables -- 303 -- References -- 311 -- Sources -- 317 -- Gazettee...

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