National Geographic 34cm globes offer nearly 5,000 place names, including continents, countries, cities, bodies of water, bathymetric ocean data, hand drawn physical relief, and a remarkably colourful display. This contemporary model is truly unique. With an overall height of 43cm this globe features the unique National Geographic dual map system - political with the light off and physical with the light on. The semi-meridian consists of sixteen layers of natural beech wood, hand laminated together and bent to curve around the globe. The base (also of light beech wood) and the light beech semi-meridian are hand polished with natural beeswax. The result is a base from the Earth showcasing a globe of the Earth - in pristine and elegant fashion.