The Geographer 12-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe is the perfect tool for the budding geography student. This globe features a write-on/wipe-off surface for use with dry-erase markers and a simplified landscape with blue oceans and green land masses. Up-to -date political borders are notated by lines but are left blank inside for your own creative use. The base and semi-meridian are crafted from metal and finished in silver for a contemporary look. Dry-erase marker is included.About Replogle GlobesA un ique product. A unique company. A unique story. From the humble beginning in a Chicago apartment Replogle today is the world`s largest globe manufacturer. Their expert cartographers and craftsmen ensure the most accurate information and attention to detail on every globe they produce. From handcrafted masterpieces in the offices of presidents and dignitaries to classroom models that help students understand their world our belief in the globe as a source of wonder hasn`t changed. Proud to carry the label "Made in the U.S.A." Replogle celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2005. Globe FAQ