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Lanai (lənī`), island, 141 sq mi (365 sq km), central Hawaii, W of Maui island across the Auau Channel; Mt. Lanaihale (3,370 ft/1,027 m) is the island's highest point. For many years the island was used for sugarcane raising and cattle grazing. In 1922 it was purchased by a pineapple company and developed as a pineapple-growing center. Lanai City (1990 pop. 2,400) and Kaumalapau port are on the island. In 1961, 98% of the island became the property of the Castle and Cooke Co., with plans to designate a large majority of Lanai for the development of forests, meadows, and some agriculture. Lanai an island in central Hawaii, west of Maui Island. Pop.: 3193 (2000). Area: 363 sq. km. (140 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I'm also no stranger to the task of creating luxury resorts, like the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele. UHCC also operates satellite centers that serve rural communities of West O'ahu, West Hawai'i, and Maui, as well as the residents of the islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i. Island Air now offers 92 daily flights between the islands of O'ahu (Honolulu International Airport), Maui (Kahului Airport and West Maui's Kapalua Airport), Moloka'i (Ho'olehua Airport), Lana'i (Lana'i City Airport), Kaua'i (Lihu'e Airport), and the Island of Hawai'i (Hilo International Airport and Kona International Airport). |
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