The Lugano Globe is a 12-inch illuminated desktop globe featuring physical earth landmass shadings and blue ocean styling with 1,000's of up-to-date geographic points of reference, boarders & topographical features. \n \nWhen illuminated the internally located light enhances the cartographic features making many features stand out and easier to read along with exposing some cartographic features not seen when the illumination is off. This globe includes a well appointed hard wood lens shaped stand featuring a metal numbered semi-meridian indicating number of degrees north or south of the equator a point of interest is located. \n \nWhether identifying places of travel or current events, this globe makes an excellent functional decor piece for any home, office or library with its clear & easy to read cartography. The cord exits the globe at the attachment between the globe and meridian at the south pole and includes an inline switch to easily turn the globe on and off. Easy to change light bulb (instructions included). \n \nOverall assembled size is 15"h x 13"w x 12"d.