The "Big Island" of Hawaii is, in terms of geographical environment, the more diverse the 'whole archipelago: its surface alternating rain forests, arid and desert landscapes, volcanoes, mountains, white snow in the winter months. With an area of 10,432 sqkm. In addition, an 'extension of 430 km coastline, is the largest of the lot. Is separated from Maui and Kahoolawe Island from the channel Alenuihaha The climate is mild throughout the 'year without large temperature ranges, tourism is very developed, the lines of communication are good, the many facilities and efficient. The major cities are Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo. Hilo, an important seaport and commercial center and main tourist office is also the Chief of a population of

 

about 150,000 inhabitants. Very important to the 'economy is also l' agriculture: sugar cane, fruit, orchid, macadamia nuts . And 'when a' state universities and a mission since 1820. Among the most famous are the Hilo Lyman Museum (1839), the Nani Mau Gardens and Liliuokalani Park. Near Hilo is the National Park Hawaii. In particular, 2 volcanoes, the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both over 4,000 high m, rising real natural barrier (such as the Alps in Italy) make the western part of the 'island, called for' just downwind , is more dry all Hawaii. On top of Mauna Kea (winter snow) c 'is a major astronomical observatory, with all instruments' avant-garde as a powerful telescope from the diameter about 10 meters. Instead, the east coast, upwind, it is quite bumpy, beaten by the powerful sea, rainy and extremely rich in rainforests. Here is the spectacular Waipi'o Valley, a spectacular valley, an amphitheater, accessible through beaten only for off-road. For nature lovers, is d 'a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, National Park' s which are still active volcanoes 2. From the mouth of the Kilauea volcano, you can see the lava poured out and in 'Pacific Ocean. The area of the park is the ideal camping and hiking: do not miss Thurston Lava Tube, a tunnel in the lava.