zemkoule
Zeměkoule is the Czech term for a globe depicting the Earth. The word combines země (earth) with koule (sphere) and is used for both terrestrial globes and, in some contexts, figurative references to the planet as a whole. A terrestrial globe is a three-dimensional, spherical model showing continents, oceans, and political boundaries, often with graticule lines, labels, and sometimes relief or time zones. A celestial globe, by contrast, shows stars and constellations.
History: The idea of a spherical Earth and its representation goes back to antiquity. The first known
Construction and use: Traditional zeměkoule are mounted on a stand allowing rotation and tilt. They are used
Modern context: Physical globes continue to be educational tools, though digital and interactive globes—on the web