Bring the world to life with the Explorer Globe by Replogle, a superbly crafted desktop globe that seamlessly blends functionality, durability, and timeless educational appeal. Ideal for classrooms, home studies, offices, and libraries, the Explorer offers a richly detailed and tactile experience that makes geography more engaging and visually stimulating.
🌍 A Globe That Inspires Exploration
The Explorer is more than just a globe—it's an invitation to discover our planet. Whether you're planning your next adventure, helping a child learn continents and capital cities, or just appreciating the beauty of Earth’s varied terrain, this globe provides the perfect balance of form and function. It is the go-to choice for educators, students, and geography lovers alike.
✨ Key Features
🗺️ Vibrant Political & Physical Cartography
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The Explorer globe features accurate, up-to-date political boundaries with clear labeling of countries, capitals, major cities, oceans, rivers, and mountain ranges.
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Colour shading and tonal variations denote elevation and physical geography, giving an intuitive understanding of terrain across the globe.
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The blue ocean finish offers a classic and highly legible map design that’s both easy on the eyes and rich in information.
⛰️ Raised Relief Terrain
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This tactile feature adds a physical dimension to your learning experience.
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Feel your way across the world’s major mountain systems—such as the Rockies, Andes, Alps, and Himalayas—rendered in gently raised contours.
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Great for kinesthetic learners and those who benefit from visual-spatial reinforcement.
🔄 Smooth Rotation with Latitude Reference
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The globe spins effortlessly on its axis, making navigation between continents smooth and intuitive.
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A full metal semi-meridian is engraved with degree markings, allowing users to easily reference latitude and understand the Earth's geometry.
🏛️ Durable and Elegant Construction
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Mounted on a stable, smoke-grey plastic base and paired with a satin-finished metal semi-meridian, the Explorer is built to last while retaining a refined aesthetic.
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The sturdy materials ensure it can withstand frequent classroom or home use without tipping or damage.
📐 Specifications
Attribute |
Detail |
Globe Diameter |
30 cm (12 inches) |
Total Height |
Approx. 40 cm |
Base Material |
Durable smoke-grey plastic |
Meridian |
Metal, semi-circle, engraved with latitude |
Map Style |
Political with physical shading |
Relief |
Raised terrain |
Language |
English |
Projection |
Traditional, with clear and distortion-minimised mapping |
Made By |
Replogle Globes, Chicago, USA |
🎁 Who Is This Globe For?
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Students & Teachers: A must-have for primary to high school classrooms.
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Home Learners: An engaging educational tool for families learning geography at home.
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Professionals: A smart addition to any office or study space.
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Travel Enthusiasts: Perfect for mapping out past journeys or planning future trips.
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Gift Givers: A thoughtful and enduring present for curious minds of all ages.
🌎 A Legacy of Craftsmanship – About Replogle Globes
Established in 1930, Replogle Globes remains the world’s largest manufacturer of globes, known for exceptional cartographic accuracy, fine craftsmanship, and elegant design. Each globe is carefully built in the USA to inspire discovery and a deeper understanding of our planet.
Their globes are used in schools, homes, and institutions across the world and continue to set the benchmark for cartographic excellence.
✅ Optional Accessories & Add-ons
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Illuminated Version: For those looking for a globe that doubles as a soft ambient light, ask about the illuminated model.
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Desk Nameplates or Dedication Plaques: Personalise your globe with a brass nameplate—ideal for gifts or awards.
📦 Shipping & Packaging
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Ships fully assembled.
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Securely packaged for safe delivery.
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Globe arrives in a reinforced Replogle-branded box, with protective cushioning.
🏷️ Summary
Replogle Explorer Globe
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12" (30 cm) diameter
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Raised relief
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Political map style with physical features
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Durable base & metal semi-meridian
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Designed and made in the USA
A globe to grow up with, the Explorer is the kind of heirloom-quality piece that educates, decorates, and fascinates—year after year.