The Garrison National Geographic world globe features an impressive solid classic design, and displays the latest National Geographic cartography. Thousands of place names include continents, countries, capitals, biggest and most important cities in that country or state, bodies of water and much more. Features raised relief cartography, to better emphasize the mountainous areas of the world.The 16" diameter globe is held by a die-cast full-swing numbered meridian (metal ring holding the globe) mounted in a solid hardwood floor stand in walnut finish. The globe revolves within the meridian (East/West), and the meridian swings within the stand (North/South) for easy access to all 4000+ points of interest from any possible angle. Time dial is located at the North Pole. Some simple assembly required.