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244. Why is Hawaii part of the United States? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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The History of the United States

Hawaii became an official state on August 21, 1959. It is 2,000 miles or about 3,200 kilometers from the coast of the contiguous US. While politically North American, Hawaii is part of the Oceana region. The Hawaiian Islands were home to a vibrant Polynesian culture for centuries.

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