Kaua'i is the oldest of the five main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. Today, Waialeale, Kaua'i's principal volcano, has eroded and now stands at 5,148 feet at its peak. The volcano is also home to one of the wettest spots in the world; the northern slopes of Waialeale get over 450 inches of rain annually.
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Kaua'i is situated in the Hawaiian Island chain in the Pacific Ocean. Of the major islands, which include Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu, Kaua'i is the furthest east. The Hawaiian Islands are approximately 2,600 miles from mainland United States.