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Honolulu Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the US state of Hawaii, located on the Pacific Ocean. It is the county seat and incorporated county of Honolulu, located along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost large city in the United States. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is also the main center of trade, finance, hospitality and military defense in the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of different Asian, Western and Pacific cultures, which is reflected in its diverse demographics, cuisine and traditions.
Honolulu means "haven of refuge" or "calm harbor" in Hawaiian. Its old name, Ko, covers roughly the area from Nuʻuanu Street to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the current downtown area. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in Hawaii. Archipelago and the wider Pacific Ocean. Honolulu has been the capital of the Hawaiian Islands since 1845, first the independent Kingdom of Hawaii, and after 1898 the territory of the United States and the State of Hawaii. The city gained worldwide recognition after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor near Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which marked the decisive entry of the United States into World War II. The port remains a major naval base and hosts the US Pacific Fleet, the largest naval command in the world.