what is a political globe?
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This globe shows the boundaries of currently recognized nations rather than having a textured surface showing mountain ranges and other geological features.
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Globe is approximately 11" in circumference and 3 1/2 " tall. Compares to a medium sized orange.
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The stand is sturdy enough. The globe was a Christmas gift for our young grandson who is mesmerized by maps and geography and it has been just fine.
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Love this globe. I have no issues and really like the relief! I would recommend highly.
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Mostly wood the globe is plastic. It weighs about 10lbs. It's pretty sturdy.
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The globe itself states that it was made in the USA. The stand is functional/good.
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Yes, they are both on there. btw- we (my homeschooled high school students and myself) have really enjoyed the globe.
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These are the larger globes. I also have the smaller ones and they usually come three to a package.
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It is not a metal globe, maybe cardboard with a plastic Meridian ring around the entire globe. Although the materials may sound cheap, it does have a realistic appearance of being bronze or metallic like. It shows well with a richly stained stand that really gives it a rich appearance. I'm very happy with the globe, it simply looks good and it functional as well.
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The globe is made in China. Most of the rest is either made in the USA or who knows but it is assembled in the US. Bottom of fount is stamped Made in USA
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The globe itself is maybe thin particle board. The decals line up and look very nice, inside and out. The lid stays open if it's opened all the way up
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Hello! There is a cord that is hardwired in the base with an inline switch. On many globes the cord exits out the south pole on the meridian, this is a nicer setup with it exiting out the back of the base.
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Make sure that the globe is away from any other metal objects, or the magnet in the globe will be attracted to the metal and prevent it from rotating - like a compass needle that is always pointing at the metal object. This can include "hidden" metal objects that you might not realize are there, such as screws, brackets, or other hardware holding your desk together.
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I bought this as a Christmas gift in 2012, so can't measure. However, in the description, it, it says that is a 12 inch globe. That seems to be right. I know the globe was still turning at Halloween of 2014, with a seven and a five year old using it, so I would say it is durable.
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I bought it for my son a month ago for his twelfth birthday and he loves it, for that price I have not found a better globe and it was delivered to Australia in record time too!
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The globe is removable as long as it is available for purchase you can replace it
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2014 - Globe looks up to date. What borders will be tomorrow, who knows. Good quality for the price. It was for my grandson who is in grade school. Plenty good enough for him to get a concept of the real earth. Not up to NatGeo standards but a good buy.