The 12" diameter globe, showcasing the latest National Geographic maps, is held by a die-cast full-swing numbered meridian (ring holding the globe). The globe can be turned upside down within the arch holding the meridian ring, and sideways within the meridian itself, allowing the user easy access to any location on the globe. Thousands of place names include continents, countries, capitals,  biggest nad most important cities, bodies of water and much more. Time dial is located at the North Pole.