Hawaii

Chapter 18

One of the best ways to learn about Maui and experience their culture is to get some hands-on time with their arts & crafts scene. The indigenous arts of Maui range from dancing to spear throwing, and date back centuries. Other crafts on Maui, like quilting, are not as old, but rather symbolize the influence of the mainland on this island, beginning in the 1800s. Lauhala  weaving is one centuries-old tradition in Maui, and incorporates the use of lau, which means "leaves" of the hala tree. The lau were braided and used for lot of things, such as wall thatch, mats, canoe sails, and clothing. YOu can see artisans today in Maui using lau to make handbags and bracelets. You can even learn to make your own lau craft.

From the days of old Hawaii to these modern times, one of the most versatile plants has been the ti (tee) plant. The many uses for its leaves through the ages are remarkable.
Commonly used in Maui landscaping, ti plants have long, broad leaves of green, red, or maroon, sometimes in combination. Some varieties bear white or purple flowers or red berry-like fruit. Widely believed to bring good luck, ti is often planted at all four corners of a home to protect the family against misfortune.
To further ensure good luck and ward off evil spirits, ti is used in the standard practice of blessing a new home or even a place of business. In addition to reciting a prayer, or 'pule' (poolay), the Hawaiian officiant performs a ritual. He dips one end of the ti leaves into a Hawaiian koa wood bowl filled with water and red Hawaiian sea salt, then shakes the leaves to scatter the salt water to all corners. Few people on Maui risk moving into a new place without the benefit of a blessing ceremony.
Around the house, ti leaves are useful in cooking. A popular Hawaiian dish, laulau (lou lou), pork and butterfish wrapped first in taro leaves then packaged in wrapped ti leaves.Ti leaves are excellent for steaming food within. They hold in moisture and lend a distinctive flavor for an ono (delicious) meal.
They are also used for imu (ee moo) cooking. Typically used for roasting a pig, the imu pit contains layers of rocks and banana leaves for heat distribution. Ti leaves cover the pit to hold in steam for a moist and tasty pork meal.
When serving food, Maui hosts use fresh ti leaves for table decorations, scattering tropical flowers on top. This looks particularly dramatic on a crisp, white tablecloth at Maui weddings.  Ti leaves are typically placed on a serving platter under food, making any dish seem fancy.

Sources:
www. maui.org
http://www.mauitraditions.com/

The Northlands

Chapter 17

The transportation in Maui included taxis, buses, car rentals, shuttles and motorcycle rentals.Most visitors to Maui rent a car for the duration of their stay.  Rates are reasonable, less so in tourist season, and the convenience is well worth it.  If you prefer something different, many companies rent Harley Davidsons, Exotic Cars, and mopeds or scooters.  There is now a public bus system on Maui, so if you're planning on staying around town, and prefer to sunbathe at the hotel and shop at the malls to touring the island and seeing the sights, then the bus is probably an economical way to go.  Click on the links in the table below to read more about the various ways to get around Maui.

There are about two dozen taxi companies on Maui offering tours as well as shuttle service.  The fares are expensive and metered by distance traveled (currently $3.50 per mile) and a ride from Kahului to Kaanapali is $85, and a fare to Kapalua from the airport is $100.  Suddenly $40 for a rental car doesn't seem like a bad deal!  Around town, expect fares in the $5-$10 range.  Limo rides from the airport are usually over $200 one way to or from Kaanapali.  Classy Taxi offers rides in renovated old cars from the 1920s and 1930s.

There is a new public bus service on Maui, run by Roberts Hawaii, along with numerous shuttle services operating from the Kahului Airport to South Maui and West Maui, between South Maui and West Maui, and within the resort developments of Kaanapali and Wailea.

The free Wailea Village Shuttle  runs along the Kaanapali strip about every half hour 9am-6pm, stopping at all major resorts, the golf course, and the Whaler's Village shopping complex.  Ask at your hotel desk for schedules.  The Lahaina Express shuttle runs from 9am-10pm, connecting various stops in Lahaina to Kaanapali.  The major pickup point in Lahaina is at the rear of the Wharf Cinema Center along Front Street.   

The Lahaina Express is also free.  The Wailea Shuttle is a complimentary jitney that stops at all major hotels and condos, the Wailea Shopping Village, and golf and tennis courts in Wailea about every 20-30 minutes from 6:30am-8:30pm.   

Sources:

http://www.maui.org/

http://www.mauishuttles.com/

California

Chapter 15


Luau festivities bring great cheer to the tourists in Maui. Luau is a traditional Hawaiian/ Polynesian festival filled with extreme dancing, music activities. This festival usually involves unearthing of the Emu. The most highlighted activity in the feast is that people bury a whole pig with banana leaves and hot coals. They roast it and unbury it and serve the pork with other Hawaiian foods. It is composed of Poi, a Hawaii staple prepared from taro, beef, and chicken. Luau offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes and hence can also enjoy the feast with their favorite dishes. The culture and tradition are very well explained here. The add-on features with the traditional dance and other cultural events are the inclusion of Cirque du Soleil style acrobatics in the trees and fire dances. Most parts of Luau offer fire dancing. The professional dancers will dazzle the crowd with fire knife and other properties.

Luau is especially meant for kids and family entertainment. The Old Lahaina Luau is considered to be the most authentic Hawaiian of the Luaus. The excitement will be at its peak during the 'Drums of the Pacific', which takes place at the sunset. Every evening will start with the traditional greeting and complementary cocktails will find their presence. The display of native Polynesian crafts and other customary artistic products will enlighten the evening. It will then be followed by the splendid buffet dinner of the traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians will find scrumptious food being served by the excellent cooking experts.
Highly energetic dancers will fill the evening with their magical dancing moments. They are fast paced and display a talented showcase of songs and dances portraying the tale of the primitives. Chief Fa'a is one of the most fine tuned dancing experts who will grab the attention of the public with his fire-knife dance. Royal Lahaina Luau will make the trip an unforgettable celebration of dance, music, and food. The extravaganza starts when the cast dancers and musicians climb the stage. The fire artists start weaving their hands before they give their spell binding performances. The stunning movements of the fire dancers in musical rhythm can be exotic experience. The dance will speak volumes about the tradition being followed by the primitives. Fire dancers wave their arms to simulate fire and then reposition themselves for the various dancing activities.

The fire dances might last long till 45 minutes. They may have a theme according to the occasion. Resorts in the oceanfront Luau gardens offer greater views and joyful moments the sand beaches. Once the fire dance is over, people will start eating out their favorite dishes. Presence of an open bar will make the day for most of the men and women. Special "kids" buffet is also available. No other event could finish the day in Maui so perfectly. It is worth spending the money on fire dancing in Maui to collect sweet and adventurous moments of life.

http://www.mauidance.com/
http://www.mauihistory.org/

The Southwest Border Area:Tricultural Development

Chapter 14

Maui has a diverse cultural population where Polynesians, Hispanics, African Americans and Asians dominate the island's population.

Population by race:
White		43,421	52,894	37.4
Asian		39,728	40,061	28.4
Two or more races		28,484	30,756	21.8
Hispanic/Latino (of any race)		10,050	12,032	8.5
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander		13,730	14,796	10.5
Some other race		1,743	1,806	1.3
Black or African American		509	664	0.5
American Indian & Alaska Native		479	323	0.2

Maui is so unique because of its people. Carrying the spirit of Hawaii through Aloha, you will find this islands residents to be some of the most friendly and welcoming people you have ever met. The ethnic diversity makes the people of Maui even more unique and has encouraged the growth of true community.

Maui Nui (Maui County) also includes the populated islands of Lanai and Molokai as well as the uninhabited island of Kaho`olawe. Today, Maui Nui is permanent home to around 140,000 individuals – or roughly 10% of the state’s total population. Currently Caucasians are the largest ethnic group accounting for 40% of Maui’s population with Filipinos, Japanese and Hawaiians as the next largest ethnic groups. Maui is truly a multi-cultural microcosm with many of its local residents claiming ancestry to one or more immigrant groups including Chinese, Portuguese, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, Puerto Rican, African American and Okinawan.

Sources:
http://www.census.org/
http://www.peopleofmaui.com/

The Empty Interior

Chapter 13
The wildlife of Maui is very diverse and interesting. You can see exotic animals, birds and fish throughout the island where each and every species will amaze the visitors. On Maui you can find Mongooses, Axis Deer, Feral Cats, Wild Boar, Hoary Bat, monk seal, hampback, dolphins, turtles,nene goose and more.


Only two mammals were native to Hawaii, the hoary bat (Lasiurus cinerus hawaiiensis) and the monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). The Polynesians, and later Westerners, introduced a variety of animals, including the cow, goat, pig, rat, cat, and mongoose. All of these in a feral, or wild, state cause considerable destruction and along with man, are responsible for the extinction of many species in the plant and animal community.



The nene, which somewhat resembles the Canada goose, was once nearly extinct due to hunters and feral predators. Protection and propagation programs have increased its numbers, but it is still considered endangered.






Facts and figures:
* There are at least 1000 native species of flowering plants in Hawaii. 90 percent of these are endemic, found only in Hawaii. Of these, 10 percent are extinct and 30 percent are threatened or endangered.
* As far as native bird species go, there are 140 kinds but 85 are now extinct and 32 are endangered.
* Hawaii has only 0.2 percent of the land mass of the United States, but 75 percent of the country’s plant and bird extinctions are of Hawaiian species.

The number one threat to the ecosystems in Hawaii is non-native, invasive plants and animals. Plants native to Hawaii arrived in one of three ways: wind, wings, or water. By these methods, one new species arrived in Hawaii every 10,000 to 100,000 years. Today, alien species arrive, usually by way of humans, either intentionally or not, at a rate of 20 species per year.

The east side of Haleakala National Park, the Kipahulu Valley, is closed to the public and set aside as a Biological Preserve. Only park employees and researchers are allowed in and the area in intensely managed to protect it from invasion by non-native species. The reason I was on Maui for three months was to work for the National Park Service to try to eradicate an invasive plant called Miconia. The park is actually being unusually proactive and trying to address this problem plant before it gets to the park, which is why I was living and working in the Hana area. Haleakala National Park has also spent considerable time and money to put up and maintain 34 miles of fence to keep out non-native animals like goats, cows, and pigs that do not have predators and destroy native vegetation.

Sources.

www. maui.org

www.hawaii/animals.com

The Great Plains and Prairies

Chapter 12
Maui can have extreme weather experiences, where wind, rain, thunder, heat and breeze can mix together and turn in to a horrible weather condition.

Maui wind is a combination of four factors:
Tradewind Effect
Sea Breeze Effect
Venturi Effect
Bernoulli Effect

The most common extreme that you will encounter on Maui us High Wind. Regular tradewinds are funneled by the island's geography and accelerated into some very frequent high winds. These winds are many times more than regular tradewinds. Even on a nice sunny day the trades can reach in excess of  40knots, gale force. This catches people off guard because they usually encounter such winds associated with storms and nasty weather.

High Strom Warning

A high winds warning is defined as 1 minute average surface winds of 35kt or greater lasting for 1 minute or longer, or winds gusting to 50 kt or greater regardless of duration that are either expected or observed over land.

The Agricultural Core

Chapter 11
Maui has a cultural history of producing organic foods. It really took a while to connect the word "organic" to the agricultural production; however, in 2008 the first Whole Foods supermarket was opened. In the beginning, agricultural systems were developed with the environment as its pinnacle focus, thus ensuring it could support many thousands of people over the long-term. In addition, that tradition continues until today as there is 200 or more certified organic growers in Maui, Hawaii. The median farm size ranges from 5 acres on Maui to 13 acres on Kauaii. The Hawaii Organic Farmer's Association encourages farmers to consider switching to more sustainable production methods by offering educational seminars, consulting services and other resources.
Some of the qualifications to own a farm are as follows:

• A citizen of the United States who has resided in Hawaii for the preceding three years, or any permanent resident alien who has resided in Hawaii for the preceding three years; and
• A person of proven farming ability who has operated their own farm for two or more years; and
• A person who devoted most of their time or derives most of their net income from the farming operation
• An eligible sole proprietor is one who qualifies individually by meeting the requirements listed above.

• Eligible partnership are controlled by at least 75% by persons who qualify individually.

Sources

http://www.mauifarming.com/

http://www.wikipedia.com/

The Southern Coastlands on The Subtropical Margin

Chapter 10
Maui’s tropical specialty fruits include mangos, papaya, star fruit, lychee, pineapple and etc. In 2007, Maui produced and sold 2.3 million pounds of fresh fruit. Value of sales is estimated at 4.5 million dollars in 2007. Area devoted to specialty tropical fruits totaled in 1,470 acres in 2007.

The plantation in Maui has played an important part in the history of the island. Laborers imported to work on the plantations from Japan, China, the Philippines, and other Asian countries made up the ethnic melting pot that is integral to today’s Hawaiian culture and heritage. The cash crops of sugar cane and pineapples established the economic foundation and commerce of all the islands, and today many old Maui plantations play an important role in preserving the natural beauty and ecosystems that make Hawaii so beautiful and unique.

This 60-acre working Maui plantation with beautiful views of the Haleakala Crater cultivates numerous kinds of tropical fruits and flowers that have traditionally been the island’s most important cash crops. You pay a modest fee for the narrated Maui Plantation tour that drives you around in an open-sided tram that is shaded from the tropical sun. You will see fields of papaya, guava, mango, macadamia nuts, coffee plants, avocados, bananas, sugar cane, star fruit, and more. You will learn how to husk a coconut and learn about the origins and cultivation of much of the food you eat every day. This is one of the most fascinating Maui tours you can take. Coming home you will know how to tell which pineapple in the supermarket is over ripen, you will also learn how to husk a coconut, and how much water is required to produce a single pound of sugar.

Sources

http://www.maui.com/

http://www.mauiplantations.com/

Foundation of Human Activity

Polynesians, Tahiti, and Marquesas were the first people that settled in Maui. Creating the fist writing and reading system, the native Hawaiians made Lahaina the fist capital of Maui. In addition, the first European to visit Maui was a French admiral in 1786. After him, more Europeans came to Maui for trade, whaling and other missions. Gradually Europeans from New England and other European countries settled in Maui. They brought new inventions with them and changed the way of life in Maui. Europeans opened the first schools and started a printing press.   At the height of the whaling era from 1840 to 1865, Lahaina was a major whaling center with anchorage in Lahaina Roads; in one season over 400 ships visited Lahaina and the greatest number of ships berthed at one time was about 100. A given ship tended to stay months rather than days, which explains the drinking and prostitution in the town at that time. Whaling declined steeply at the end of the 19th century as petroleum replaced whale oil.

The Changing South

Chapter 9
Mau is part of the state of Hawaii. The population is diverse with many ethnic groups; since, people arrived to the islands to work in sugar cane and pineapple planations from countries of the wester Pacific Rim.

The native Hawaiians from Polynesia, Tahiti, and Marques were originally populated Maui. Later on the missionaries arrived in 1823 from England. They created the 12-letter alphabet, writing and reading system and many more inventions. In addition, the island later was annexed by U.S. and made a territory in 1900. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959.

In recent years population growth increased, as well as the prices for properties went up. It started to get difficult to rent or buy a place for the residents. Sugar Cane Cultilvation used over 80% of the island's water supply. The governement started to get concerned about this issue trying to find solutions to the problem.

Sources
http://www.maui.org/
http://www.hawaii.com/
http://www.wikipedia.com/

Appalachia and The Ozarks

CHAPTER 8

Maui’s mining companies own the New Zealand’s Gas Company pipeline. Also, the Maui International Co Mining Ltd. is a supplier of coal for USA and International Countries. The company produces thermal coal, metallurgical coal and mining equipment. Maui Construction Inc. is a huge company that deals with construction projects in Hawaii for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Population

Maui is a multi-cultural society with major immigration from Polynesia, U.S., China, Japan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Korea and Philippines. Maui’s County had a resident population of 138,347 in 2004.

Maui’s ethnic groups are divided approximately into the following groups:

       Unmixed (except Hawaiian): 82,275 (61.35%)
          Caucasian - 45,936 (34.26%)
          Japanese - 13,817 (10.30%)
          Filipino - 20,686 (15.43%)
          Chinese - 489 (0.36%)
          Black - No data (sample size too small)
          Korean - 639 (0.48%)
          Samoan/Tongan - 515 (0.38%)
        Mixed (except Hawaiian) - 21,482 (16.02%)
        Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian - 30,341 (22.63%).

        

Sources
http://www.alibaba.com/
http://www.hawaiiprofile.com/

THe Bypassed East

Chapter 7

At sea level the average afternoon winter temperature is around 75F. Due to prevailing winds, rainfall hits the northeast shores, however, most of the south stays dry. Besides the wind, elevations also play a role in the change of climate. Most tourists plan their vacation during winter and springtime.

	January	65-80°F	(18 to 27°C)
	February	65-80°F	(18-27°C)
	March	69-81°F	(21-27°C)
	April	69-83°F	(21-28°C)
	May	70-85°F	(21-29°C)
	June	72-86°F	(22-30°C)
	July	73-87°F	(23-31°C)
	August	74-88°F	(23-31°C)
	September	73-88°F	(23-31°C)
	October	72-87°F	(22-31°C)
	November	69-84°F	(21-29°C)
	December	67-81°F	(19-27°C)

Minerals

Maui offers variety of minerals, including crystals, jewelry and eastern art. Soil minerals include sand, silt, and clay. The soil of Maui has a very fine texture; therefore, it is easier to separate the three minerals from each other.

Sources

http://www.maui.org/

http://www.mauiclimate.com/

The North American Manufacturing Core

Chapter 5

Agriculture

Agriculture is deeply rooted in Maui’s history and will always remain an important industry for economic perspective. The main agricultural goods that Maui has are onions, pineapples, papaya, coffee beans, mangos, macademia nuts, sugarcane, potatoes, etc.

Many tropical plantations also have carnations, orchids, proteas and other tropical flowers exporting for sale purposes.

Crops: Corn, sugarcane, avocadoes, guavas, papayas, tomatoes and beans are in addition to all those mentioned above.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry includes cotton clothing, food processing such as canned fruits and juices, frozen fruits and vegetables.Printing press is also important aspect in Maui.

The main source of imcome is the tourism industry and welcomes millions of people to Maui each year. Tourism is Maui’s strongest economic sector and in 2007 Maui received $5.3 million from tourist expenditures.Many people choose to spend their most memorable moment in the Hawaiian beautiful islands where the blossoming nature and the breathtaking waterfalls surround them.

Sources
http://www.maui.org/
http://www.historyofmaui.com/

Megalopolis

Chapter 4

Maui is composed of 2 major volcanic areas, the older and extinct west Maui Mountains and a very expansive volcano names Haleakala on east Maui. Between these two mountains is a valley filled with deposits. In addition, to these three primary areas, the island is also divided into various official sub-areas. Each area is distinct and unique in its own way. The central Maui connects two volcanoes. Today Central Maui includes residential communities, sugar and pineapple plantations, government offices and various visitor attractions. It also includes golf courses, parks and shopping areas. Upcountry Maui includes towns, ranches, vineyards, parks and farmlands. It is the heart of agricultural industry. In addition, upcountry Maui is very similar to the countryside of Scotland. Also, best views of the South Pacific can be found from the highest elevations of upcountry Maui.

Sources
http://www.maui.com/
http://www.worldatlas.com/

Foundation of Human Activity

Chapter 3
Polynesians, Tahiti, and Marquesas were the first people that settled in Maui. Creating the fist writing and reading system, the native Hawaiians made Lahaina the fist capital of Maui. In addition, the first European to visit Maui was a French admiral in 1786. After him, more Europeans came to Maui for trade, whaling and other missions. Gradually Europeans from New England and other European countries settled in Maui. They brought new inventions with them and changed the way of life in Maui. Europeans opened the first schools and started a printing press.   At the height of the whaling era (1840-1865), Lahaina was a major whaling center with anchorage in Lahaina Roads; in one season over 400 ships visited Lāhainā and the greatest number of ships berthed at one time was about 100. A given ship tended to stay months rather than days, which explains the drinking and prostitution in the town at that time. Whaling declined steeply at the end of the 19th century as petroleum replaced whale oil.

Sources
http://www.wikipedia.com/
http://www.maui.com/

Geographic Patterns of The Physical Environment

Chapter 2

Topography

The island of Maui is a part of the state of Hawaii and is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. Also, Maui is the 17^th largest island in United States. Maui is 727.2 miles and in 2002 it had a population of 117,644. It is located at 20’48N 156’20’W on the earth surface. Maui’s unique topography is based on volcanoes. Since it is formed from two vocanic mountains, the wide variety of landscapes surround Maui. The volcanoses were so close to each other, that lava flowed on their flanks.

 Climate

Hawaii has two seasons which means mild and uniform temperatures everywhere except high elevation. These climate is characterized as high humidity, extensive cloud formations, rainfalls, and dominant wind flow. Rainfall showers are very common, some are very heavy and others are just a sudden sprinkle. Sometimes thunder and lightening follow the rainfall; however, it does not last very long. Most of the summer the temperature is very high accompanied with humid and hot winds. (Wikipedia.com)

Landforms

The major landforms of Maui are Puukukui volcano (5,788feet) at the west-northwest end of the island to Red Hill and Haleakala Crater (1o,023feet) at the south.

Throughout the Island, volcanoes dominate the landscape. Volcanic mountains stretch 3100 miles from Hawaii to the Aleutin Trench in the North Pacific Ocean.

Sources
http://www.wikipedia.com/
http://www.maui.com/

Chapter 1

Chapter 1


Regions of Maui


Maui has 5 different regions, which are also divided into parts which where different social activities take place.


Region 1-South Maui
*Makena Beach State Park-one of the largest beaches in Maui
*Wailea-on the south of Maui, luxurious resort for community
*Molokini-small Island for snorkeling and diving
*Kihei-features six miles of beaches on the southwest shore of Maui


Region 2-West Maui
*Kapalua-one of Maui’s premier resort areas
*Kaanapati Beach-signature beach of West Maui
*Honolua Bay- famous big spot during the winter surf season
*Lahaina-historic whaling village in west Maui


Region 3-East Maui
*Pools of Oheo-beautiful pools fed by waterfalls
*Hana-small town on eastern coastline


Region 4-Upcountry Maui
*Haleakala National Park-national Park at Maui’s highest peak
*Makawao-artistic community, home of Hawaiian cowboy
*Kula-rustic town known for its produce, farms and botanical gardens
*Paia-historic town, the windsurfing capital of the world


Region 5-Central Maui
*Wailuku-country seat of the Maui’s government
*Lao Valley State Park-one of Maui’s recognizable parks (Maui.Com)


Economy


The two major industries of Maui are agriculture and tourism. Coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, tropical flowers, sugar and fresh pineapple are great examples of agricultural products from Hawaii. The Maui Land & Pineapple Company and Hawaiian Commercial Sugar Company produce agricultural goods, which contributes income to the Island of Maui.


The main tourism areas are West Maui and South Maui. People from around the world visit Maui everyday. Maui welcomed 2, 207 826 tourists in 2004 and 2,639 927 in 2007 and raised $3.5 billion. Maui earned The Best Island of the World title in the recent years.


Transportation
Hawaii has its own airlines, which are called Hawaiian Airlines. Also Maui has a bus transportation system, which charges $1 per boarding.
Kyselka, Will; Ray E. Lanterman (1980). Maui: How it Came to Be. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press.


Income
In Maui the income per capita is $22,033 and median household income is $49,489. (Economy of Hawaii)

Regions and Themes

The island of Maui is a part of the state of Hawaii and is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. Also, Maui is the 17th largest island in United States. Maui is 727.2 miles and in 2002 it had a population of 117,644. It is located at 20’48N 156’20’W on the earth surface.


The island was called Maui after the son of the legend Hawai’loa, the Polynesian navigator that discovered the Hawaiian Islands. The island of Maui is also called “Valley Isle” because of the volcanoes in the northwestern and southwestern part of the island and for its nuumerous large valleys that are carved into mountains. In addition, Maui’s landscapes and mountains are the result of its geology, topography and climate. The volcanic cones in the Hawaiian Islans is built out of dark, iron-rich rocks which poured from thousands vents as lava million years ago. Maui is a “volcanic doublet”, formed from two volcano shields that overlapped on each other. Most of the Maui is formed by sandy erosional deposits and volcanoes that are cut by valleys and steep-sided ravines.

Maui’s last eruption occurred in 1970 on the southwest shore of East Maui and on the northwest shore of West Maui. Maui is a part of a larger area that includes the Islands of Lana’I, Kaho’olawe and Moloka’i. During the declined sea level, these islands joined by making a single island.

Sources
http://www.hawaii.com/
http://www.maui.org/

Hawaii