Aligns with the historical kingdoms, so it makes sense. The only reason that the state is known as “Hawaii” is that Kamehameha’s island (Hawaii) conquered the others so they all fell under his authority.
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Do they mean the main Island or the entire archipelago? Was the entire archipelago calling itself that? Not “The islands of Hawaii” ?
Yes
So was it basically just the big island... and all the other islands were like protectorates of the kingdom?
It's funny that in industrial terms, we think of Oahu as "the" main island.
So, they're adjusting to reality.
Aligns with the historical kingdoms, so it makes sense. The only reason that the state is known as “Hawaii” is that Kamehameha’s island (Hawaii) conquered the others so they all fell under his authority.
Maybe we can change Rhode Island to just Rhode.
Well then what the hell do we do with the isle of rhodes?
Idk, maybe make it independent and call it Rhodesia?
Wait, so the island and the state will have the exact same name after the change?
Just like Oklahoma
Tbf the Island of Oklahoma just never really sounded quite right
What is the joke here? I only know about the panhandle and the dust bowl...
Well there is also the City and County of Honolulu that could have served as an trial balloon on the naming scheme...
San Francisco also merged the city and county. There must be many other cases
Writing official documents will feel easier now lol a win for all bureaucrats
Bold move!
It was an island state, now it's just in a state.
that's pretty cool! changing the name makes it feel more inclusive. if you’re planning a trip to the big island, check out flightofaloha for a unique experience of flying over the islands.
Oh.