National Geographic Journey Globe

Diameter: 12, 14 in. Learn About: Unique dual map - political with the light off and physical with the light on What Its For: Classroom Reference, Gifts, Traditional Office/Study Dual illuminated globe Perfect addition to home or office Calibrated plastic semi-meridian Traditional fonts and colors for superb readability and consistency Shows political borders when light is off Displays physical features when illuminated Make good night lights Includes a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity and an informative booklet Available in 12 and 14 diametersThis dual illuminated National Geographic Journey Globe with simple, yet elegant base design is the perfect addition to any home or office. The beautiful 16 layer coloration of globe ball shows both physical and political features. Shows political borders when light is off, and physical features when illuminated. It has traditional National Geographic fonts and colors for superb readability and consistency with their award winning maps. It offers over 3500 place names which include continents, countries, cities, bodies of water, bathymetric ocean data, hand drawn physical relief, and a remarkably colorful display in 17 layers of color printing. This Globe light up in vivid colors, often revealing additional geographic details not visible in standard globes. They also make good night lights. Most illuminated globes have a light fixture assembly that is mounted through the south pole on the globe ball. The fixture is specially designed to turn independently of the globe so that the globe can spin without twisting the cord. The electrical cord uses a standard 110 Vo...click to read more about the National Geographic Journey Globe!