A Brief History Of The Island Of Hawaii: Maui
Maui is located on the Hawaiian Island, and it is also the second-largest of the isles situated there. Maui is also the 17th largest Island of the United States of America. The 727. 2 square miles island is also the largest of the four islands located in the Maui Country. In the year 2010 Maui is declared as the hub for commercial and financial purposes. The name Maui derived after the name of the navigator Hawaiʻiloa’s son Maui. This island is also known as ‘Valley Isle’ due to the large peninsula that divides the northwestern and southwestern volcanic masses.
The Economy Of The Island
The economy of the Island depends entirely on the agriculture and tourism. But in the recent day, there has been a development in the Island. Government officials found that this island is suitable for developing industries. Along with agriculture and tourism, this island has now been established also like the industrial hub. Alexander and Baldwin Company use to dominate the agricultural economy by harvesting sugar canes in the central valley of Maui.
Maui Land and Pineapple Company also help the agricultural economy of the land by harvesting pineapples. In the year 2014, the two companies were halted as a bill on genetically engineered crop was passed by the Government. These two firms ceased their production after this.
During the winter months, the Auau channel between the Molokai, Lanai and Maui become a safe place for the travelling whales to take shelter. The Maui Island attracts tourists for the activities of whale watching that is best seen from this island.
Most of the hotels located in Maui are adjacent to the ocean. You don’t have to travel a distance to enjoy the beach sporting activity. In the beach you can enjoy the water, sporting likes diving, surfing, snorkel and much more.
Tourist's Spot That Attracts People The Most
If you want to visit Maui to spend the vacations, then you take the flight route. After landing in the valley isle, you will feel excited. In the recent days, The Government of the United States of America has named the beaches of the Maui Island as the best beaches of America. Within the 30 mile coastline, you will find red, white and black sand beaches. In the beaches, you will be able to enjoy sporting activities like water surfing, boat surfing and much more. Many people visit the island to get tan. The trade wind that blows through the Island is perfect for the tourists to enjoy the beauty in the evening too.According to many people, the Island of Maui is the best spot to watch the whales.