Replogle Adventurer.Desktop Globe, Plastic Molded Base and Meridian.12 Inch, Raised-Relief, Blue-Ocean Sphere.13"W X 12"D X 16"H, 1.7 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.The Replogle Adventurer Desktop Globe is designed for the curious youngster. Built for children as young as three, the vividly colored and easy to read Adventurer desktop globe is a perfect learning tool. It features a political map that contains an abundance of contemporary place names, set against a deep blue ocean background. The world globe has a raised relief, which means that it has a three dimensional texture that illustrates the planet's tall mountain ranges. The world globe itself is 12 inches in diameter but stands 16 inches tall with the blue molded plastic base included. The half-meridian holds the Replogle desktop globe at a 23.5 degree tilt, just like the planet itself. The model also features a time dial located at the North Pole, which gives the inquisitive onlooker insight into time zone information. Lightweight and easily usable, the Replogle Adventurer Desktop Globe is an eye catching model with bright pastel colors that can be depended on. Spark a passion for geography with the fun, educational Adventurer globe