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The island is known for [[Papohaku beach]], which stretches nearly three miles and is the longest white sand beach in Hawaii. Molokai is also memorable for its high sea cliffs and tall waterfalls. <ref> http://www.hotelmolokai.com/ </ref>
Temperatures on the island average about 75°F to 85°F all year, rain falls in the winter months, with the annual rainfall averaging 30 inches.
On the north side of Molokai is [[Kalaupapa]], a small [[peninsula]] bordered by the [[Pacific Ocean]] on 3 sides and 2000 feet high sea cliffs on the fourth. <ref> http://www.50states.com/facts/hawaii.htm </ref>
On the north side of Molokai is [[Kalaupapa]], a small [[peninsula]] bordered by the [[Pacific Ocean]] on 3 sides and 2000 feet high sea cliffs on the fourth. <ref> http://www.50states.com/facts/hawaii.htm </ref>
[[Kalaupapa]] Peninsula in Molokai was the place local people with [[Leprosy]] (also known as [[Hansen's disease]]) went to live to isolate themselves, starting around 1866. In 1873 a Catholic priest from [[Belgium]], Father Damien, arrived and improved how the ill people were treated. <ref> http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/molokai.htm </ref>
The largest town is [[Kaunakakai]], where almost half of the total population of approximately 8000 reside. The next largest villages are Kualapu'u and [[Maunaloa]]. Nearly 40% of the residents are of Hawaiian descent. The rest of the inhabitants are from various cultural backgrounds including (but not limited to) Chinese, Japanese, Portugese, Korean, Philippino, and are from many geographical areas including the [[United States]]. <ref> http://visitmolokai.com/ </ref>
Kalaupapa Peninsula in Molokai was the place local people with [[Leprosy]] (also known as [[Hansen's disease]]) went to live to isolate themselves, starting around 1866. In 1873 a Catholic priest from [[Belgium]], Father Damien, arrived and improved how the ill people were treated. <ref> http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/molokai.htm </ref>
Molokai is part of Maui County, which has elected officials: the [[Mayor]] who is elected to a 4 year term of service, and the County Council, which is made up of 9 members who each serve 2 year terms.
Molokai's small Ho'olehua Airport has no direct flights from the mainland. Visitors must take an inter-island plane from one of the larger islands to reach Molokai.
Molokai's small Ho'olehua Airport has no direct flights from large commercial airlines or from the mainland. To reach the island, visitors must take an inter-island plane from one of the larger islands.
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