Hawaii, the newest of the 50 U.S. states, consists of 8 islands spread over 1500 miles (2400 km). This gallery shows photos of two of those islands, namely O’ahu and Hawai’i.

Oahu is the most populous of the islands with close to 1 million inhabitants. The state capital, Honolulu, is located on the southeast coast of the island. The north shore of Oahu is one of the most popular surf spots in the world.

Hawai’i, also known as the Big Island, is the biggest of the Hawaiian islands and is home to 3 active volcanoes.