Is Hawaii located in North America?

John L. in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, writes:Marilyn: I'm a World War II veteran who served in the South Pacific. When I tell people that our 50th state, the Hawaiian Islands, is not located in North America, they laugh at me. Could you confirm that I'm correct? Marilyn responds:Indeed you are. read more

No, Hawaii is about 2200 southwest of Los Angeles in the middle of the north Pacific Ocean. It is not part of North America geographically. It is a state of the United States of America. read more

Hawaii is part of Oceania i.e. north america Hawaii is a different story. Hawaii was a recognized sovereign state through out most of the 19th century. Towards the end of the 19th century, American settlers and businessmen led a coup that overthrew the Queen and monarchy of Hawaii. read more

Hawaii consists of a series of islands. There are major volcanoes on many of these islands, such as Mauna Loa and Kilauea. The eight main islands are Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Oahu, Lanai, Niihau and Kahoolawe. read more