Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/ or /ˌhoʊnəˈluːluː/;[6][7] Hawaiian pronunciation: [honoˈlulu], is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu.[a]. It is the most populous city in and the state capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a 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.