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The islan of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km²) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest island in Maui County. Three other islands, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai, also belong to Maui County. Together, the four islands are known as Maui Nui. In 2000, Maui had a population of 117,644, the third-largest of the Hawaiian islands, behind that of Oahu and Hawaii. Kahului is the largest town on the island with a population of 20,146.Wailuku is the seat of Maui County.

Trivia about maui

  • This "Valley Island" is found between the islands of Molokai & Hawaii
  • With a narrow valley between 2 mountain masses, this second-largest Hawaiian island is the Valley Isle
  • Hawaii's second-largest island is named for this Polynesian demi-god
  • Haleakala on this "Valley Island" of Hawaii has the world's largest dormant volcanic crater
  • Not far from Lahaina, Kaanapali Beach on this Hawaiian island is noted for its luxury resorts
  • This Hawaiian island celebrates its famous onions with an annual festival that includes a recipe contest
  • The name of Haleakala, a dormant volcano on this Hawaiian island, means "house of the sun"
  • Charles Lindbergh is buried near the foot of Haleakala on this island
  • The Sugar Cane Train takes folks on a nostalgic steam locomotive trip from Lahaina to Kaanapali on this island
  • This second-largest Hawaiian island is located about 70 miles southeast of Oahu
  • Kahului Airport, in the town also called "Dream City", is a gateway to this second-biggest Hawaiian island
  • Called "The Valley Isle", its best beaches include Kaanapali & Wailea
  • The name of a Polynesian trickster god lives on in the name of this "Valley Island"
  • It's a 30 mile swim across the Alenuihaha Channel from the Big Island of Hawaii to this nearest island