Island of Maui

 About Maui 

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Maui offers a variety of sights and experiences. The views from atop 10,000-foot Mt. Haleakala (especially popular at sunrise and sunset) are well worth the winding drive past fields of protea and other exotic flowers. The long, winding road to the village of Hana is lined with waterfalls and lush tropical foliage. The quaint old towns of Lahaina and Wailuku are fun for exploring, shopping, and dining. During the winter months, the waters surrounding Maui are ideal for whale-watching.

Maui's gay and lesbian community, while mellow and low-key, is quite active in sponsoring fund-raising and social events where visitors are always welcome.

• Nickname: The Valley Isle
• Population: 141,902*
• Land Area: 727 square miles
• Extreme Length: 48 miles
• Extreme Width: 26 miles
• Highest Point: 10,023 feet
• Official Color: Pink
• Official Flower: Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)

*Population count is for Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui (approximately 130,900 population), Molokai (approximately 7,500 population) and Lanai (approximately 3,500 population).