The Traveler 12-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe offers classic charm with modern touches that make it ideal for a range of decors. Additionally its comprehensive geographic detail makes it perfect for the geography enthusiast. This handsome globe features a full-raised relief surface that offers clear notation of mountain ranges. Land formations are set against traditional light blue oceans and feature bright varied colors that accurately and clearly denote countries regions U.S. states and other curr ent political borders. An easy-to-use legend and simple text make the globe user- friendly and a scratch-resistant black acrylic base and smoky-gray metal semi-meridian make it durable and stylish.About Replogle GlobesA unique product. A unique compa ny. 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 p roduce. 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