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Ka Lae, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point on the island of Hawai'i and the state of Hawaii, and is also the southernmost point in the United States, at an approximate latitude of nineteen degrees north. Image of Hawai‘i (island) taken by NASA. The Island of Hawai‘i is one of the eight main islands that make up the state of Hawai‘i. ... State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle (R) Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd)  - Land 16,649 km²  - Water 11,672 km² (41. ... Latitude, denoted by the Greek letter φ, gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the Equator. ...


Key West, Florida is the southernmost point in the continental United States. Map of Key West Key West is a city located in Monroe County, Florida. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... The continental United States refers (except sometimes in U.S. federal law and regulations) to the largest part of the U.S. that is delimited by a continuous border. ...


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Sierra: The Leaping Place - Brief Article (1112 words)
It is not surprising then, that the road to Ka Lae, the southernmost point in the United States, is one long descent.
Ka Lae is no secret, but not many tourists come to this ancient and exposed end of the earth.
Ka Lae is also the Big Island's "leaping" place--every island has one--where the ancients believed souls of the departed leapt off into the afterlife.
Ka Lae Kiki (123 words)
Ka Lae Kiki - is a stellar 4 bedroom, den, 3.5 baths vacation retreat home serenely situated on nearly one acre of oceanfront land at scenic Ka Lae Kiki Point in Poipu, Kauai.
Resplendent in Old Hawaii architectural style and function with attention to every detail, Ka Lae Kiki boasts breathtaking sunrise to sunset views, expansive covered lanais, dolphin inlay lava rock walls, and ample space to spread out and enjoy.
Revitalize and refresh in the uniquely charming saltwater pool located on the point at the ocean's edge, where dramatic coastline views combine with and abundance of sea life and surf.
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