Population: 171,191

Area: 4,028 sq. miles

Known for: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Maunakea, Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona), Hilo, manta ray diving

Capital City: Hilo

Major Airport: Kona International Airport (KOA) in Kona on the west or Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo on the east.

Resort Areas on Hawaii’s Big Island: Major resort destinations on the Big Island include the Kohala Coast area, Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) and Keauhou (both in Kona). There are also hotels and accommodations in Hilo and Puna on the east side.

Climate: Average temperature: 75˚ - 85˚ F.

Time Zone: Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time, March through November).

Languages: English, Hawaiian

Currency: U.S. Dollar

Area code: The area code for all of Hawaii is (808)

Golf Courses: 18

Highest Elevation: 13,796 feet (Maunakea)

Island nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Island Flower: Red Lehua Ohia

Island Color: Red