Here's a helpful factsheet about the island of Oahu in Hawaii to help you plan and enjoy your trip to Hawaii. If you'd like to add something to this list, e-mail us.

Oahu is "The Gathering Place."

The official color of Oahu is yellow. Oahu's flower is the Ilima.

Oahu derives its nickname from its population. Nearly 80% of all Hawaiians live on the island with approximately 5 million tourists calling it home for a short while each year.

Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island with an area of 608 square miles.

Honolulu, Hawaii's capital and largest city, can be found on the southern half of the island. Honolulu boasts nearly 1 million citizens as well as such famous spots as Waikiki beach.

Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii's largest and the 22nd busiest airport in the nation, can be found on the island.

Interested in history? Pearl Harbor, site of the December 7th 1941 attack, is located on the southern half of the island.

The Polynesian Cultural Center, the #1 tourist draw on the island, can be found in the northern part of the island. It features 72 authentic villages located on 42 lush, tropical acres.

Do you want to find out what a real extinct volcanic crater looks like? Visit Diamond Head Crater just outside the city of Honolulu.

Oahu is home to the historic Iolani palace, the only palace located on American soil.

Bette Midler was born in Honolulu on Oahu, Hawaii.