Description
This World Globe is a 30cm inflatable earth ball priced at $39.99, printed with the names of all countries and major cities. It inflates in under a minute, deflates flat enough to slide into a drawer, and because it is PVC it doubles as a beach and pool ball rather than sitting on a shelf gathering dust.
A rigid desk globe has one problem in a house with children: it takes up permanent space and gets knocked off. An inflatable one can be blown up for homework, passed around a classroom so every child gets to hold it, then deflated and put away. The map is the same map. The difference is that this one gets handled, and children remember what they have physically turned in their hands.
Specifications
| Diameter |
Approximately 30cm inflated |
| Material |
PVC |
| Printing |
Names of all countries plus major cities |
| Inflation |
By mouth or pump |
| Storage |
Deflates flat |
| Quantity |
1 globe |
What's in the Box
| Inflatable world globe |
1 |
| Pump |
Not included |
| Repair patch |
Not included |
Why an Inflatable Globe Gets Used More
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Packs flat - lives in a drawer or a school bag instead of claiming a shelf permanently
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Made to be handled - children can spin it, throw it and pass it around without breaking anything
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Doubles as a pool and beach ball - which is how it earns its keep over summer
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Classroom friendly - one per group beats one at the front that only the teacher touches
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Genuinely readable - every country named, plus major cities, not a decorative approximation
Why Choose an Inflatable Globe Over a Desk Globe?
Cost and storage, mostly. A rigid globe of similar size costs more, occupies its space permanently and cracks when it hits the floor. But the real argument is tactile: a globe children are allowed to hold, spin and toss gets picked up far more often than one they are told to be careful with. For learning where places sit relative to each other - which is the whole point of a globe over a flat map - handling it is what makes it stick.
Is the Map Detailed Enough for School Work?
It carries every country name and the major cities, which covers primary and lower secondary geography comfortably - continents, oceans, country locations, hemispheres, the equator and relative distances. It is not a survey-grade reference, so for detailed regional work or anything requiring current disputed borders, use an atlas or an online map alongside it.
Can a World Globe Go in the Pool?
Yes. It is PVC and seam-welded like any beach ball, so it floats and is fine in fresh or salt water. Rinse it after a salt pool or the beach, and dry it before deflating so nothing is trapped inside. Keep it away from hot concrete and long spells in direct summer sun - heat expands the air inside and stresses the seams. Do not over-inflate it; firm is enough, drum-tight is asking for a split.
Parents buying for primary-school geography, teachers kitting out a classroom, and families wanting something for the pool that is not just another plain ball. It also turns up as a party decoration for travel-themed events and as a prop for school projects.
See more in Toys & Games, our Children collection, Kids Supplies, or Summer for the rest of the pool range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with a pump?
No. It inflates by mouth in about a minute, or use any standard inflatable pump.
How big is it once inflated?
Approximately 30cm across.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
Inflatables are not toys for unsupervised toddlers - deflated PVC and valve caps are a choking risk. Supervise young children.
Will the print rub off in the pool?
The print is on the PVC surface and will wear over time with heavy use and sun exposure, as with any printed inflatable.
Can it be repaired if it gets a hole?
Yes, with a standard vinyl repair patch. One is not included.
Are borders and country names current?
Printed maps date over time. Treat it as a teaching aid rather than an authoritative political reference.
Does it stand up on its own?
No. There is no stand or axis - it is a ball, so it rolls.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses served through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate and taken by hand. Screen colours vary between devices. Adult supervision recommended for young children. Not a life-saving flotation device.
