The flag of Hawaii was commissioned by King Kamehamena ! of Hawaii in 1816.

The eight stripes of red, white and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii.

State Flower -Hibiscus also known as Pua Aloalo

Major Rivers - Wailuku River (on the island of Hawaii), Anahulu River (on the island of Oahu)
Major Lakes - Salt Lake
Highest Point - Mauna Kea - 13796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level
Bordering Body of Water - Pacific Ocean

Origin of the Name Hawaii - Hawaii may been named for the traditional home of the Polynesians, Hawaii or Hawaiki, called "Owhyhee".
State Nickname - Aloha State
State Motto - "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono" - The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
State Song - Hawaii Ponoi (meaning Hawaii's Own)