With the light on (as shown here), you see the physical world in hand-drawn relief. When the light is turned off, it turns into a political world with the countries displayed in different colors. The 18 layers that make up the map and its place-names are printed on special material that won't wear off. Each globe comes with a booklet and a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Globe has a burnished gold-toned semi-meridian, an elegant walnut-finished wood stand, and an electric cord through the base.