How up to date are the boarders and names on the globe?
143969
The globe seems pretty current (though I am no expert geographer), and it also shows the various routes of some of the famous explorers such as Columbus or James Cook. According to Replogle, the globe is also updatable at 50% off the list price. It is a really beautiful globe for the price.
143970
They seem to be updated the day I got the globe. Unless something has happened in the world, then I do believe it's up to date
143971
It seems pretty up to date. I think they are serious about staying current. That said, I'm not a geographical expert so I'm probably not the best person to answer this question.
1291425
I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.
1099989
Yes, Canada, United States and Mexico...not sure about lifetime updating though.
998430
We try to update the Hugg-A-Planet as often as new countries and borders emerge, for instance Chechoslovkia is no longer a country but now two, we have them labeled in a somewhat abbreviated form, Chech for the Chech Republic and Slovakia, you will also notice that recent Hugg-A-Planets since 2012 have South Sudan labeled, there is a sea of information about how new countries are recognized and eventually get onto new editions of world maps. Sometimes we even get to be the first commercially available globes to recognize new countries. Unfortunately we do not make any Hugg-A-Pangea but I will take this to R&D; and see if we can develop something. We try to update the Hugg-A-Planet as often as new countries and borders emerge, for instance Chechoslovkia is no longer a country but now two, we have them labeled in a somewhat abbreviated form, Chech for the Chech Republic and Slovakia, you will also notice that recent Hugg-A-Planets since 2012 have South Sudan labeled, there is a sea of information about how new countries are recognized and eventually get onto new editions of world maps. Sometimes we even get to be the first commercially available globes to recognize new countries. Unfortunately we do not make any Hugg-A-Pangea but I... » Read More We try to update the Hugg-A-Planet as often as new countries and borders emerge, for instance Chechoslovkia is no longer a country but now two, we have them labeled in a somewhat abbreviated form, Chech for the Chech Republic and Slovakia, you will also notice that recent Hugg-A-Planets since 2012 have South Sudan labeled, there is a sea of information about how new countries are recognized and eventually get onto new editions of world maps. Sometimes we even get to be the first commercially available globes to recognize new countries. Unfortunately we do not make any Hugg-A-Pangea but I will take this to R&D; and see if we can develop something. « Show Less
1586681
Yes, it is shown just like in any other globe. It's shown in yellow (don't know why not white).
1257118
I don't know what year it was made, but it is up to date. Check out all the questions and answers about this product. Many were about South Sudan--which does appear on the globe.
1476787
Flags and Country Names...yes. It will be hard to see on the actual map when you purchase it...you may need a magnifier glass!
1414449
Hi Beth,Thank you for your inquiry. Yes we will have more inventory of our Crystal Globe on Base this week. Inventory should be updated shortly. Please let us know if you have any other questions.Regards,LisaCB Team
1700011
The box says Sweden on it. But that may just be the headquarters- not sure. Kenny
1056823
The map are loaded on this unit. The maps are from 2010. I would recommend getting the life time updates for 100.00 bucks that way you will be up to date with road in the US. P.Hansen
1004703
I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
543263
The supplied chart of the World is seriously out of date and very limited.You would need to purchase a marine chart for your area.
1542770
States ? Of which country ? Odd question. There are other states/provinces in the world as well. If you mean the states in the US, then remember you are buying a globe - think globally now!
253777
I'm out of town for a while and unable to see it directly but the projection is not disturbingly out of date as I recall. If you're looking for an up to the minute geopolitical globe with tons of details then you may want to look elsewhere. However, I do like the product and the use of the beige color for the oceans instead of blue works well especially when combined with the light which I liked despite not expecting to use it. The stand is a bit plain but for the price it's difficult to complain.
1319152
I am sorry I can't check on this for you because I gave my map away. I do remember when I used it, it was completely adequate for showing people the places in the world I was talking about. It gives an idea of distance and the relationship of countries' positioning with relation to one another. I think the names are adequate. A paper map would be the better format for lots of precise detail.
1727777
The globe shows major rivers and there are names where it is not too cluttered up with towns, etc. For example the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers along with their tribs are shown, yet no names appear. While the Snake, Colorado and Mississippi are all labeled. I'd recommend a larger globe if you need that detail (given that California is but an inch long at this scale.
185152
The map I received a few months ago is copyrighted 2012. As far as I can tell it is up-to-date with the latest boarders and boundaries.