When deflated, the globe takes up virtually no space, but within seconds it can simply be blown-up to be a perfectly functional globe. The geographical detail is extensive enough to show features such as national borders, major cities, rivers & even mountain ranges, while a plastic loop is provided at the Arctic so it can be hung up for convenience. A genuinely useful & thoughtful gift for anyone who is geographically challenged. in addition, it can be played with like a beach ball!