Replogle Livingston.Desktop Globe, Hardwood Base, Die-Cast Meridian.12 Inch, Illuminated, Blue-Ocean Sphere.13"W X 12"D X 16"H, 3.1 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.The Replogle Livingston Illuminated Desktop Globe is one of the American manufacturer's most popular globes. Its stylish design and exciting technology make it an assured crowd pleaser. The 12 inch globe is held 16 inches high by the painted metal die-cast semi-meridian. A hardwood base supports the entire unit, and showcases the latitudinal markings on the meridian. The attractive brown and brass colors of the stand are complimented beautifully by the royal blue ocean map. When the world globe's light is off, the verdant greens, yellows and browns of the physical map are displayed. However, flip on the light switch, and the map turns to a political one, with the bright pastel shades of each country radiating outwards in a calming, luminous glow. The versatile technology of this illuminated globe is accented by the detailed cartography. Place names abound on the Replogle globe, along with the directional ocean currents and the latitudinal and longitudinal grid. Furthermore, this is a raised relief model, depicting the Earth's epic mountain ranges three dimensionally on its exterior. The Replogle Livingston Illuminated Desktop Globe impresses not only with its appealing color scheme, but also its inventive design and clever technology. This world globe is a cool and informative multitasker, fitting excellently on any tabletop surface.