The Aloha state is situated about 2,500 miles from the U.S. and nearly 4,000 miles away from Japan, making it one of the most isolated population centers in the world. And this is only one of the facts you probably didn’t know about Hawaii!

Hawaii is one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S., and it’s no secret that tourism is a very important part of the Hawaiian economy. The islands that form the volcanic archipelago have a lot to offer, and everyone who comes here for a visit can’t help but fall in love with the destination.

But aside from being a great place to spend your next vacation, how much do you really know about this state? Let’s start with four interesting facts about Hawaii you probably didn’t know, and we can guarantee the next time you plan a trip, you’ll be tempted to come here for a visit!

1. Facts about Hawaii: ethnic diversity

When you think about Hawaii, it’s difficult to think of a specific racial or ethnic group. That’s because most people who were born or have moved here don’t belong to a statistical majority. This is a wonderful thing because the ethnic diversity here has led to a culture and cuisine that are unique to Hawaii!

2. Hawaii is one of only 2 states in the U.S. that grows coffee

Have you ever heard about Kona coffee? It’s the most famous variety of Hawaiian coffee!

The Aloha State, along with California, are the only two states in the U.S. that can grow coffee plants. In addition to Kona, coffee is also grown in Hawaii on Maui, Oahu, and Molokai.

Fact: If you’ve been a long-time Maui Babe fan, you should know that freshly ground Kona coffee is one of the main ingredients for our Amazing Maui Babe Coffee Scrub! Along with essential oils, Aloe Vera, and raw Hawaiian sugar, our Coffee Scrub is a unique blend you can count on to scrub away dry, peeling, and flaky skin and encourage skin cell renewal. Try it!

3. The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters

The Hawaiian alphabet is quite interesting; it only has a dozen letters: a, e, i, o, u, h, k, l, m, n, p, and w. However, despite this interesting fact about Hawaii, the language here may be difficult to grasp for a non-native.

TIP: If you’re looking to learn a few words before you leave for your vacation, start with these examples:

Aloha – means hello, goodbye and love;
Mahalo – means thank you;
A Hui Hou – means until the next time we meet.

Don’t worry, both English and Hawaiian are official languages here, so there’s no need to worry about having trouble communicating with the locals.

4. Facts about Hawaii: it has the ultimate perfect weather

Hawaii is mostly sunny, but not too hot, and the weather here is quite comfortable all year round. This is one of the things that makes Hawaii the ideal destination for anyone who loves to spend time at the beach! So if you plan a trip to one of the Hawaiian islands, make sure you pack your swimsuit, your Reef Safe Sunscreen, and a Towel!