National Geographic Antique Globe 12inch. Made in The USA

The world globe features a unique metal base with a diecast map of the northern hemisphere. The 12inch diameter globe, shows the latest uptodate maps in parchment colored cartography. It is held by a diecast numbered semimeridian. Thousands of place names include continents, countries, capitals, biggest/important cities, bodies of water and much more. Features raised relief cartography, to better emphasize the mountainous areas of the world. Time dial is located at the North Pole. Diameter:12inch (30 cm) Height:17inch (43 cm) Width:13inch (33 cm) Weight:3.3 lbs. (1.5 Kg) Map:Uptodate Map Surface:Raised Relief Language: English Place Names: 4000 + Base: Diecast Metal Base: Antique Plated To better emphasize the mountainous areas of the world there are bumps on some areas of the globe. They are called raised relief. They are there so that you can SEE & FEEL the mountains although their actual height on the globe does not have any relationship to the true relative heights of the mountain ranges.