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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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A hotel has been operated on the site since 1917, and today its restaurants and lounge are housed in a building that was constructed in 1932 - with the distinctive hip roof and second-floor lanais of bygone Hawaii. Plus, many rooms have peaceful pool and Japanese courtyard views as well as balconies or lanais. The 23-story Main Tower houses 644 guest rooms with private lanais, while the adjacent nine-story Mauka Tower has 72 rooms. |
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