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'''Maui''' is the second largest of the eight main [[Hawaiian islands]] (the others being Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii.) Maui, also known as the Valley Island, <ref> http://www.maui-info.com/mauifacts.html </ref> is approximately 48 miles (76.8km) long, and 26 miles (41.6km) wide, totaling almost 728 square miles. [[Mount Haleakala]], at an elevation of 10,023 feet, is the highest point on Maui. <ref> http://www.infomaui.com/ </ref>
The average temperate in winter months is 71 degrees, and in summer months is 78 degrees. <ref> http://www.maui-info.com/ </ref>
Sugar cane is the principal crop grown commercially on the island, followed by [[pineapple]]. More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii. <ref> http://www.50states.com/facts/hawaii.htm </ref>
The [[Kahului Airport]] is the main airport on Maui, and has direct flights on major airlines coming from the mainland. The smaller Kapalua-West Maui Airport handles passengers flying between islands.
<ref> http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/ </ref>
Maui is a popular tourist destination, due to the many beaches, mild weather and temperature and beautiful tropical scenery. <ref> http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/hi_geography.htm </ref>
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