ENCYCLOPEDIA 4U .com



Encyclopedia Home Page

Google
  Web Encyclopedia4u.com

 

Molokai

Simple English

Molokai (Moloka'i in Hawaiian) is the fifth largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago. The island is 38 miles long and 10 miles across, with a land area of 261 sq. miles. The highest point is Kamakou on east Moloka'i, at 4,970 feet.

Moloka'i is part of the State of Hawai'i and part of Maui County; other islands comprising the county are Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, and Maui. The only town of any size on the island is Kaunakakai, which is one of two small ports on the island. The airport is located on West Moloka'i.

Moloka'i is known as the "Friendy Isle" and is one of the least developed of the main Hawaiian islands. The island's population is diverse, with a high percentage of people of Hawaiian ancestory. Moloka'i is noted for the numerous Hawaiian fish ponds along its south shore. Some of these have been restored in recent years.





Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities.



Copyright © 2005 Par Web Solutions All Rights reserved.
| Privacy

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Molokai".