Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of .
Honolulu, on Oahu’s south shore,is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into theUnited States. The city isa major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. The nameHonolulumeans "sheltered harbor"or "calm port".