Hawaii: An Island State

Hawaii stands alone as the only U.S. state entirely composed of islands. In geographical terms, it is classified as an archipelago, denoting a group of islands.

This state comprises a total of 132 distinct islands, encompassing eight primary islands (Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe), along with 124 islets, reefs, and sandbars.

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