Oahu (or Oʻahu) is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, in the United States. It means "the gathering place" (a place where people meet) in the Hawaiian language. Most of the people of Hawaii live there (1.2 million of the state's 1.7 million in the mid-1990s). The total land area is 608 square miles (1,570 km2). Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii, is on this island. Other well-known places on Oahu are Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Kaneohe Bay, and both the North Shore and Makaha (which are famous for very big ocean waves).
Oahu | the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the meaning of Oahu in Hawaiian?
A: Oahu means "the gathering place" in the Hawaiian language.
Q: How many people live on Oahu?
A: Around 1.2 million people live on Oahu, which is most of the population of Hawaii.
Q: What is the land area of Oahu?
A: The total land area of Oahu is 608 square miles (1,570 km2).
Q: Where is Honolulu located?
A: Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii, is located on this island.
Q: What are some well-known places on Oahu?
A: Some well-known places on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Kaneohe Bay and both the North Shore and Makaha.
Q: What makes Makaha famous?
A: Makaha is famous for its very big ocean waves.