Truly unique, these state-of-the-art globes are created by our own legendary cartographers using a special process that combines 17 separate layers of rich colour printing with specially developed materials, resulting in virtually unbreakable and infinitely detailed spheres. Plus, with our exclusive illumination feature you get two globes in one. With the light off, your globe shows a wealth of political data and place-names, all printed in the patented, easily readable National Geographic typeface. Turn the light on, and the physical world is suddenly revealed as meticulously hand-drawn mountains, valleys, vegetation zones, and ocean floors appear.  Each heirloom-quality globe features our unique cord-concealing innovation (the cord runs through the base) and comes with a lifetime guarantee, a certificate of authenticity, and a booklet on globemaking. 36 cm (14") diameter and 99 cm (39") high with a walnut-finished stand and 5,000 place names.