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About Hawaii

 
Hawaii: A Great Place to Live, Work, and Do Business!

As the technology-driven global economy expands, Hawaii is uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in the pacific. Our geographical location, technological infrastructure, educational development, cultural diversity and outstanding “quality of life” make Hawaii a great place to live, work and do business.

“Quality of Life”:
The people of Hawaii enjoy an unsurpassed quality of life.
Breath taking scenery and pristine beaches make Hawaii one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Low humidity, cooling trade winds, and a lack of industrial pollution make Hawaii's air quality the best in the nation. Hawaii residents enjoy the longest average life expectancy in the nation. Hawaii's near-ideal year-round climate supports a variety of outdoor activities, particularly golf, tennis, and a wide range of ocean sports. There are 65 golf courses statewide, seven national parks, 77 state parks, 586 county parks and a number of botanical gardens and over 1,600 recognized surfing sites. Cultural opportunities are rich and varied in Hawaii. Hawaii has 73 museums, state monuments, zoos and similar attractions and enjoys the greatest imaginable variety of arts from the many cultures represented in the islands. Visit www.go.hawaii.com for information about each island.

Education: Hawaii hosts higher education and research efforts. Hawaii is at the forefront of national research in astronomy, ocean and earth sciences.  The State of Hawaii initiated the first statewide after-school program in the nation. The "A+ Program" allows working parents to concentrate on their jobs, while qualified personnel are caring for their children. Inquires about Hawaii public, private schools and universities and colleges, should be directed to the Department of Education at 808-586-3232 or visit www.doe.k12.hi.us.

Cost of Living: Hawaii’s cost of living while generally follows trends similar to the mainland, is approximately 30% above the national average.

Wages: Occupational wage and industry information can be found on the Department of Labor and Industrials Relations, Hawaii Workforce informer. www.hiwi.org

Taxes All Federal taxes are applicable in Hawaii. The state personal income tax generally follows the national pattern. Personal net income tax rates graduate from 2% on the first $1,000 to 10% on income in excess of $ 20,500. Detailed information can be found at the Department of Taxation at www.state.hi.us/tax/

Housing: The median price for single-family, re-sale homes on Oahu as of July 2008 was approximately $625,000 as reported by the Honolulu Board of Realtors. There are no trailer courts or sites for mobile homes. For information, visit www.hicentral.com.

Pets: Hawaii is rabies-free. For information on all current quarantine laws and informational brochures, visit Hawaii Department of Agriculture's Animal Quarantine Information at www.hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info or call (808) 483-7151.

Shopping Malls: There are over 13 malls on the island of Oahu alone, with Ala Moana Shopping Center seeing over 42 million shoppers and diners each year. Visit www.gotomymall.com/hawaii/shopmals.htm

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