Kauai (58 000 inhabitants) is an island of volcanic origin which was formed about 6 million years ago, is the oldest island of the Hawaiian Islands and the fourth island in size (1.430 sq km - 552 square miles). The island is located about 105 miles (170 kilometers) northwest of Oahu from which it is separated from the channel of Kauai. The island is full of beaches, waterfalls and other natural beauty among these are the wild and beautiful Na Pali Coast and the Waimea Canyon.
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The highest elevation in Kauai is Mount Kawaikini (5,243 feet; 1,598 metres), while in the centre of the island lies Mount Waialeale, the second highest peak (5,148 feet; 1,569 m). The main commercial, business and government center of Kauai is the town of Lihue situated in the south-est of the island, it houses the main airport and seaport of the island.
