Some Fast Facts about Lanai Hawaii – “The Most Secluded Island”

 

·        It can be found in the center of the Pacific Ocean just below the Tropic of Cancer and is the only Hawaiian island from which five others can be viewed.

 

·        Lanai Hawaii came into being when the volcano Palawai erupted 1½ million years ago – the Isle is therefore covered in spectacular red lava cliffs, sharp gorges, shady Cook pines and white beaches.

 

·        The island is only about 140 square miles, 13 miles wide and 18 miles long, with a coastline that extends for 47 miles.  With regard to road networks – it is not expected that there is much more than 30 miles of road.

 

·        The main city is “Lanai City” and is located in the middle, just north of the Lanai Airport, off Highway 440

 

·        Lanai supports a population of only about 2900 people

 

·        Lanai Hawaii has orange as its island color and the island flower is the Kauna’oa