Columbus Floor globe Duorama Stainless Steel 40cm German (5229)

The Columbus Duorama globe offers a unique dual-view experience, showcasing the Earth's beauty in unprecedented detail. This globe combines cutting-edge cartography with interactive learning features, making it an exceptional educational tool and decorative piece.

Unlit State: Ground-Vegetation Map

In its unlit state, the Duorama globe presents a ground-vegetation map of extraordinary plasticity. The hand-drawn, finely printed relief creates a three-dimensional impression that extends to the depths of the oceans. This map offers a near-photographic vision of Earth, displaying:

• Rock mountains

• Forests

• Cultivated zones

• Savannas

• Deserts

• Polar areas and glaciers (in white)

The relief impression of mountains and sea beds is particularly striking, providing a new perspective on our planet's topography.

Illuminated State: Political Map

When illuminated, the globe transforms to display a detailed political map of the Earth, showcasing country boundaries and other geopolitical features.

Interactive Learning with Columbus Audio/Video-Pen OID

The Duorama globe is compatible with the Columbus Audio/Video-Pen OID, offering an interactive learning experience through optical image decoding technology. Users can access various audio and video files by tapping the pen on different globe areas, exploring:

1. Country Information

2. Interesting Facts

3. National Anthems

4. Quiz

To access video content, users need to download the Columbus Video Pen app on their smart devices.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 40 cm

• Total height: 120 cm

• Type: Foot-stand model

• Rotating: Yes

• Series: Duorama

• Scale: 1:32,000,000

• Unilluminated map: Geographical - vegetation

• Illuminated map: Political

• Language: German

• Meridian: Metal

• Stand: Metal, stainless steel version

• Cable-guide: Integrated

• Power supply: Power plug

• Sphere material: Crystal glass

• Explorers' Pen compatibility: Yes

• Ting-compatible: No

Design and Features

The Duorama globe boasts a classic and elegant design. It features a rotating mechanism and is compatible with the Explorers' Pen for interactive learning. While not a specialized globe (such as a children's, mini, or antique globe), it offers a sophisticated blend of educational value and aesthetic appeal suitable for various settings.