Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States of America, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located outside North America. 

The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over . At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and the Island of Hawaii. The last is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaii Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. 

Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists. Because of its central location in the Pacific and 19th-century labor migration, Hawaii's culture is strongly influenced by North American and Asian cultures, in addition to its indigenous Hawaiian culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents, along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. On what day did Hawaii become a state?
2. When did Hawaii achieve statehood?
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Q2:
1. Is Hawaii close to the continental United States?
2. Is Hawaii close to the US mainland?
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Q3:
1. How many islands does Hawaii have?
2. What is the number of islands that make up Hawaii?
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Q4:
1. What are the names of the islands that make up Hawaii?
2. What islands is Hawaii composed of?
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Q5:
1. Does Hawaii have volcanoes?
2. Can one see volcanoes on a trip to Hawaii?
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Q6:
1. How many volcanoes does Hawaii have?
2. What is the number of volcanoes contained on Hawaii?
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Q7:
1. Does Hawaii have low temperatures?
2. Is Hawaii's climate a chilly one?
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Q8:
1. What cultural influences are present in Hawaii?
2. What is Hawaiian culture made up of?
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Q9:
1. Is Asian culture present in Hawaii?
2. Does Hawaiian culture have Asian influences?
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Q10:
1. How many people live on Hawaii?
2. What is the population of Hawaii?
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Q11:
1. What is the location of Honolulu?
2. Where can Honolulu be found?
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Q12:
1. Is Hawaii a famous military base?
2. Does Hawaii have a well known military base?
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