Kauai
Kauai (Kaua'i in Hawaiian) is the second oldest (after Ni'ihau) and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle", Kaua'i lies 73 miles (117 kilometers) across the Kauai Channel, northwest of Honolulu on Oahu. It is of volcanic origin. The highest point on the island is Kawaikini. It is located 5,243 feet (1,598 m) above sea level. The wettest spot on Earth, with average rainfall of 460 inches (12,000 mm) a year, is just east of Mount Waialeale. The high yearly rainfall has eroded deep valleys and canyons in the central mountain. The waterfalls that have been created by erosion in canyons are now popular tourist spots.
The city of Lihue, on the island's southeast side, is the seat of Kauai County. It has a population of around 6,500, and is the main city on the island. Waimea, which is located on the island's southwest side and the first capital of Kauai, was the first place visited by Englishexplorer Captain James Cook in 1778. It was also the first capital of Kauai. The city is at the head of one of the most beautiful canyons in the world, Waimea Canyon, whose gorge is 900 meters (3,000 feet) deep.
The island of Kauai was featured in Disney's 2002 animated feature film Lilo & Stitch.
Lihue Airport is the only commercial airport on the island. There are two other general aviation airports on the island: Port Allen Airport, and Princeville Airport.
Kauai Media
Aerial view to Kauai Island
Aerial view of the coast of Nā Pali Coast State Park in Kauai, Hawaii with the photo's color saturation cranked way too high.
Pacific Missile Range Facility northwest of Kekaha, Kauai
The commercial area in Port Allen
Kauai Hindu monastery in Kauai Island in Hawaii.
The Spouting Horn: located on the southern coast of Kauaʻi
Manawaiopuna Falls known as "Jurassic Falls" featured in 1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park
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