Quick Answer: The Globe 12 inch is a 300 mm (12-inch nominal) globe showing political boundaries and physical topography, mounted on a semi-meridian over a weighted, anti-skid base. A friction-reduced spindle lets it turn through 360 degrees.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Sphere diameter 300 mm (12-inch nominal)
Political boundaries and physical topography in high-contrast print
Polymer sphere with a laminated surface
Semi-meridian mount on a weighted, anti-skid base
Friction-reduced spindle for 360-degree rotation
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Diameter
300 mm (12-inch nominal)
Sphere
Polymer, laminated surface
Mounting
Semi-meridian, weighted anti-skid base
Rotation
360-degree, friction-reduced spindle
Map content
Political boundaries and physical topography
About This Product
The globe is used in geography and earth science lessons on axial tilt, the Earth’s rotation and the coordinate grid of latitude and longitude. Students can find countries and physical features and see how the grid wraps around the sphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Globe 12 inch?
The sphere is 300 mm in diameter (12-inch nominal).
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