The Edinburgh II 16" Diameter Floor Standing Globe is a handsome floor globe that accentuates the craftsmanship of Replogle Globes with a versatile twist. By removing the center post, the Commander converts from a 38" tall floor model to a striking and convenient desktop globe. The blue ocean globe ball is cradled by a full swing 360 degree gyromatic meridian. The globe stands on solid hard wood base and lathed post that is strikingly beautiful and will make a statement in any room in the home or office. Replogle unparalleled cartographic excellence makes sure this globe is up to date with the latest boundary and country information according to the U.S. State Department. Discover the world through your fingertips with the raised mountain ranges and explore our planet with the highly detailed globe ball, featuring over 4000 place names. Both beautiful and functional, you will love the Edinburgh II's style in whatever surroundings you decide to place this beautiful world globe in. -Approved cartography/ U.S. Mapping by U.S. State Department -16" Diameter Floor globe with solid hardwood post and pedital base. - Convertable to table top globe. -Full swing meridian for easy viewing of Southern Hemisphere - Raised relief embossing showing the major mountain ranges of the world - Contains more than 3,500 location names and distinctive political boundary markings Handcrafted - Globe height is over 38" - Made in USA