Honolulu is the capital
and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is an unincorporated part of
and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
The city is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major portal into the United
States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military
defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and
Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. Honolulu is the most remote city of
its size in the world and is the westernmost major U.S. city. For statistical
purposes, the United States Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area
commonly referred to as "City of Honolulu" (not to be confused with
the "City and County") as a census county division (CCD). Honolulu is
a major financial center of the islands and of the Pacific Ocean. The
population of the Honolulu census designated place (CDP) was 359,870 as of the
2017 population estimate, while the Honolulu CCD was 390,738 and the population
of the consolidated city and county was 953,207. Honolulu means "sheltered
harbor" or "calm port". The city has been the capital of the
Hawaiian Islands since 1845 and gained historical recognition following the
attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan near the city on December 7, 1941.


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