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The
City of Hilo is the business and government center
of the island of Hawaii. Hilo, a geographic district
some 398 square miles in size, has a population of
47,000 and is the center of retail activities of more
than 75,000 people.
The spirit and energy of creation surrounds you everywhere
on Hawaii's Big Island. Polynesian legend claims the
goddess Pele gave volcanic birth to the Islands of
Aloha. Hawaii's Big Island is her latest and greatest
creation, being twice as large as its 5 sister islands
combined and growing every day as its active volcano,
Kilauea, sends new land to a steamy meeting with the
ocean 4,000 feet below. Countless waterfalls feeding
rain forests of botanical wonder add a fantasy flavor
to the landscape. Massive black lava fields hint at
the island's relative youth. And multiples of uncrowded
beaches let you catch your breath amidst unspoiled
beauty.
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