Maui is part of which US state?
AnswerHawaii
Maui is one of the main Hawaiian Islands.
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Maui facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Maui's geography, nature, culture and history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In which season do humpback whales visit Maui's waters?
AnswerWinter
Humpbacks migrate from Alaska to Hawaii for the winter.
Going deeper
What does Haleakala mean in Hawaiian?
AnswerHouse of the sun
Legend says the demigod Maui snared the sun there.
Maui is named after which figure from Polynesian legend?
AnswerThe demigod Maui
The island shares its name with the demigod.
Which Maui town was a busy 19th-century whaling port?
AnswerLahaina
Whaling ships crowded Lahaina in the 1800s.
Expert level
About how tall is Haleakala's summit?
AnswerAbout 10,000 feet
Haleakala rises to 10,023 feet.
What is Molokini, off Maui's coast?
AnswerA crescent-shaped, partly sunken volcanic crater
Molokini is a popular marine preserve.
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