Hawaii, state, United States: Economy

Agricultural seeds, forestry, and macadamia nuts are Hawaii major agricultural sectors. Tropical fruits, flowers, greenhouse vegetables, and coffee are also important. Sugar cane and pineapple growing, once major industries, are no longer significant, though some pineapples are still grown for the fresh market. Other products include cattle and dairy products. Commercial fishing, especially tuna, is also significant. Tourism is, however, the leading source of income, and defense installations, including Pearl Harbor, follow.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• World War II and Statehood
• The Overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and Annexation
• Development of the Sugar Industry
• Influence of the Missionaries
• The Rule of Kamehameha I
• Early Settlers and Explorers
• Government, Politics, and Higher Education
• Economy
• Land and People
• Facts and Figures

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