Free for everyone
Interactive 3D globeS
For exploring the world’s countries and showcasing your own business
Free for everyone
About 3DGlobe.io
3DGlobe.io is a unique platform created for education, public value, and commercial use.
Our free, interactive thematic 3D globes are designed for learning, exploring the world, intellectual entertainment, building your own projects for business, and visualising scientific and statistical data.
Through our thematic libraries of 3D globes, complex information is transformed into clear, engaging, and practical formats for sharing and acquiring knowledge.
All free thematic interactive 3D globes are created by us using open knowledge and provide one-click access to trusted sources, including Wikipedia, Wikidata, Natural Earth, the World Bank, the UN, UCDP, USGS, and others (terms apply).
We invite you to join an exciting journey into the world of knowledge.
About 3DGlobe.io
How we keep this project free and accessible
Free and unrestricted access
Why support matters
No ads. Paid only for bespoke work
Who operates 3DGlobe.io and under which law?
Owned by: World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation LIMITED (WESIO)
Company number: SC752638
Governing law: Scotland and the United Kingdom
Who is the integrator of 3DGlobe.io?
3DGlobe.io
CAPABILITIES
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
For Schools
(Geography, History, Economics, and more)
Classroom-ready learning with lesson scenarios, game-based tasks, and teacher notes. Use the globe to teach geography (location, borders, capitals), connect it with history (regions, empires, routes), and introduce basic economics (currencies, trade blocks, development indicators) through visual exploration.
For Universities (World Economy, Politics, Technology, History)
A visual tool for lectures, seminars, and independent study: thematic layers for macroeconomics and society (GDP per capita, income groups, HDI, demographics, competitiveness, tourism), plus curated layers for geopolitics and technology. Designed to support economics, international relations, political science, management, geography, history, and data literacy programmes.
For Supplementary Education Centres
A flexible teaching resource for clubs and after-school programmes: structured tasks, quizzes, and thematic globes that help educators run engaging sessions—from basic geography to advanced global topics—without special equipment or installation.
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR BUSINESS
To Showcase an International Branch Network
Visualise your global footprint: offices, branches, partners, and operational regions—presented on an interactive 3D globe that strengthens credibility and brand positioning in seconds.
To Demonstrate Customer Geography
Show where your customers are and how you serve them across markets. Ideal for sales decks, investor presentations, annual reports, and website “global presence” sections.
To Present Regional Indicators
Add business-relevant layers—language, currency, income groups, development indices, tourism metrics, competitiveness, and more—to support market analysis, localisation planning, pricing strategy, and go-to-market decisions.
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR SELF-STUDY AND FAMILY EDUCATION
For Self-Study
Learn at your own pace: explore countries, capitals, flags, languages, and currencies. Reinforce knowledge through interactive practice and quick self-checking on the globe, then deepen understanding via one-click access to Wikipedia and open datasets.
For Family Education & Parenting
A practical tool for family learning with no age limits: play “countries and capitals”, train memory, broaden horizons, and develop geographic thinking together with children—in a clear, engaging format that supports everyday parenting and home education.
For Entertainment and Games
Turn geography into a game for children and adults: challenges like “find the country”, “capital → country”, “flag → country”, and “name the neighbours” make learning competitive, social, and memorable—perfect for groups, clubs, and family evenings.
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR ORGANISATIONS
For Public Communication and Transparency
Present programmes, partnerships, and geographic coverage in a clear, accessible way—helping audiences understand “what we do and where we do it”, supported by source-linked data and methodology.
For International Programmes and Partnerships
Map cross-border initiatives, partner countries, and regional priorities. A strong tool for diplomacy-oriented communication, donor coordination, and multi-country programme management.
For ESG, Sustainability, and Social Impact
Visualise environmental, education, health, and social initiatives by region. Useful for impact storytelling and evidence-based reporting with clear data provenance.
For Education and Outreach
Create engaging public-facing educational content around your mission—turning complex global topics into interactive learning experiences for communities and stakeholders.
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR RESEARCH CENTRES
To visualize research results and disseminate them to society
Transform datasets into an intuitive visual layer on a 3D globe, making research outputs easier to interpret for both specialists and the general public.
For Comparative Cross-Country Analysis
Use thematic layers to compare countries across indicators and categories (economy, demographics, development, policy), with consistent methodology and source references.
For Teaching and Academic Training
Support academic courses and training workshops with interactive, source-linked visualisations—ideal for data literacy, policy analysis, and global studies.
For Evidence-Based Presentations
Upgrade reports and presentations with credible, citation-friendly visuals, allowing audiences to verify the data source and methodology immediately.
Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
🌍 FOR GOVERNMENTS AND MUNICIPALITIES
For Citizen-Facing Open Data
Provide a clear public interface for open datasets and geographic distribution of services, initiatives, and outcomes—improving accessibility and trust.
For Education and Public Awareness
Use the globe in schools, libraries, and community programmes to strengthen geographic literacy and global awareness through interactive learning.
For Programmes, Services, and Regional Development
Visualise where programmes operate, which regions are prioritised, and how resources are allocated—useful for transparency, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
For International Promotion (Tourism and Investment)
Showcase the region’s global connections, partner geographies, and strategic priorities through an interactive map experience that supports tourism and investment communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — 3DGlobe.io
🌍 What is 3DGlobe.io?
🌍 How is 3DGlobe.io different from Google Earth or other map tools?
It focuses on:
- Thematic storytelling (one globe = one clear narrative)
- Education-ready and presentation-ready formats
- Website embedding and product-style packaging
- Curated libraries and scalable distribution, not one-off personal projects
🌍 Who is 3DGlobe.io for?
- Teachers, students, schools, universities (interactive learning and lessons)
- Research and innovation centres (science communication and knowledge transfer)
- Businesses and organisations (global footprint, markets, strategy, partnerships)
- Media, events, communities (engagement and public storytelling)
- Families and self-learners (curiosity, exploration, edutainment)
🌍 Why is the “Thematic Globe” concept important for education?
- Faster comprehension (students see relationships, not just facts)
- Higher engagement (interaction replaces passive reading)
- Project-based learning (students can build and present their own globes)
- Cross-disciplinary teaching (geography + history + economics + science in one tool)
🌍 How can 3DGlobe.io be used in science and innovation?
- Visualise research topics geographically (datasets, regions, dynamics)
- Create public-facing interactive explainers (science communication)
- Support innovation ecosystems (labs, projects, collaborations worldwide)
- Present findings to non-experts, sponsors, and stakeholders in a compelling format
🌍 What is the business value of 3DGlobe.io?
- Show global coverage: clients, partners, offices, franchise networks
- Explain market strategy and regional focus
- Support investor presentations and credibility (“proof of scale”)
- Create interactive content for websites and sales pages that converts attention into action
🌍 What makes 3DGlobe.io unique in the market?
- Theme-first design: each globe is built around a clear topic and learning or business outcome
- Library approach: curated collections of ready-to-use globes for education, science, innovation, and business
- Embeddable delivery: globes can be used directly on websites, landing pages, and digital courses
- Scalable formats: from public globes to premium libraries and customised solutions for organisations
🌍 Does 3DGlobe.io have global reach?
- International education and cross-border collaboration
- Global organisations and multi-country operations
- Worldwide content distribution through digital libraries and partner networks
🌍 Do I need technical skills to use 3DGlobe.io?
- Explore ready-made globes immediately
- Use globes as teaching modules or presentation assets
- Embed globes into websites and pages
- Order a customised globe as a service when advanced configuration is required
🌍 Do I need technical skills to use 3DGlobe.io?
- Explore ready-made globes immediately
- Use globes as teaching modules or presentation assets
- Embed globes into websites and pages
- Order a customised globe as a service when advanced configuration is required
🌍 What is the difference between free globes, premium libraries, and custom work?
- Free globes: open-access thematic globes designed for exploration and public value.
- Premium libraries: curated collections for specific sectors (education, research, business), updated and structured for practical use.
- Custom work: bespoke globes for a company, university, city, or organisation—built around a specific objective and brand.
🌍 How can I propose an idea for a Thematic Globe?
To review your idea quickly, please include:
- Topic and goal: what the globe is about and what outcome the user should achieve
- Target audience: teacher/student/researcher/business/family, etc.
- Structure: suggested layers, markers, info cards, data sources, and interactive elements
🌍 How can I become a sponsor of the project?
Options include:
- General Sponsor: support ongoing product development (infrastructure, features, platform growth)
- Theme Sponsor: fund a specific Thematic Globe or collection
- Education / Science Sponsor: support free access for schools/teachers/students or expand science-focused themes
🌍 How can I join the developer team?
- Core Team (contract/project work): ongoing development aligned with the product roadmap
- Contributors / Partners: participation in specific areas (visualisation, data, localisation, QA, integrations, content)
🌍 Can I earn money through commercial projects and customisation?
Typical formats include:
- custom globes aligned to a client’s brand and objectives
- industry-focused collections (education/science/business)
- integrations with websites, LMS/CRM, and analytics systems
- ongoing maintenance and updates
🌍 How can I become an ambassador of the project?
Typical activities:
- delivering demos and presentations
- securing pilot users (schools, universities, businesses, research centres)
- building a local user community
What you receive:
- official status and confirmation of representation (certificate)
- a demo kit and presentation materials
- partner conditions (commissions, discounts, special offers)
- the ability to develop a local showcase of themes
🌍 How can I become a partner of the project?
Common partnership formats:
- Distribution Partner: user/customer acquisition with a commission model
- Content Partner: co-creation of thematic globes and curated collections
- Technology Partner: integrations and joint product solutions
- The partnership model is defined based on goals, territory, and the contribution of each party.
🌍 Can I purchase a franchise for a specific region?
Two typical formats:
- Individual Franchise: focused on teachers, students, and smaller organisations—selling subscriptions and services
- Institutional (Master) Franchise: focused on scaling B2B/B2Edu deals and developing a network of local representatives