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00:00Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee commercially, and it's also the only one made

00:06entirely of islands. There are eight main islands and hundreds of smaller ones that make up the

00:12state of Hawaii. The largest island is Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. It's about twice

00:18the size of Connecticut and has more than 200,000 residents. The island is home to five active

00:24volcanoes and is the only place in the world where coffee is grown commercially. The Kona coast on

00:31the Big Island is famous for its coffee. The climate and soil here is perfect for growing coffee.

00:37The beans are said to be some of the best in the world, but it's not easy to grow coffee in Hawaii.

00:43The plants are grown at an elevation of about 2,000 feet. They have to be picked by hand,

00:48and the workers often have to wear protective clothing because of the high altitude,

00:52and the coffee is so perishable that it has to be processed and shipped out within 24 hours of

00:58picking. Despite all these challenges, Hawaii produces about 7 million pounds of coffee each

01:04year. That's enough to make about 1 billion cups of coffee. The second largest island in Hawaii is

01:10Maui. It's about the same size as Long Island, New York, and is home to about 150,000 residents.

01:17Maui is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and towering waterfalls.

01:23The third largest island is Oahu. It's about the same size as Rhode Island and is home to about 1

01:31million residents. Oahu is home to Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu and is the most densely populated

01:38place in the state. The fourth largest island is Kauai. It's about the same size as Delaware

01:44and is home to about 70,000 residents. Kauai is known for its stunning natural beauty and is often

01:51called the Garden Isle. The other three islands that make up Hawaii are Lanai, Molokai, and Nihau.

01:59Lanai is the smallest of the bunch and is home to about 3,000 residents. Molokai is home to about 7,000

02:07residents, and Nihau is privately owned and has no roads or running water. So there you have it,

02:13a quick overview of the 8 main islands that make up the state of Hawaii. If you're planning a trip to

02:19Hawaii, be sure to visit all of them. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching. We'll see you next time.

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