The world globe features a unique metal base with a die-cast map of the northern hemisphere. The 12" diameter globe, shows the latest up-to-date maps in parchment colored cartography. It is held by a die-cast numbered semi-meridian. 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:12" (30 cm) Height:17" (43 cm) Width:13" (33 cm) Weight:3.3 lbs. (1.5 Kg) Map:Up-to-date Map Surface:Raised Relief Language: English Place Names: 4000 + Base: Die-cast 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.