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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

All our thematic 3D globes are available online directly on the website free of charge—in maximum quality and with no restrictions. We keep core access open because the project is socially valuable.

Why support matters

We continuously refresh data, maintain platform reliability, and develop new educational, specialised, and socially meaningful thematic globes. This requires significant ongoing effort and a dedicated team.

No ads. Paid only for bespoke work

We do not display advertising and we do not sell online access rights. Only additional bespoke developments are paid (branding, markers, branch networks, country presence, and similar).

Who operates 3DGlobe.io and under which law?

3DGlobe.io, owned and maintained by World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation LIMITED (WESIO), is designed to deliver long-term reliability and public benefit.
Please refer to the information resources listed in the website’s official sections for full details.

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 is integrated and technically implemented by WidgetsStudio.com, a specialised division within World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation LIMITED (WESIO). WidgetsStudio.com is responsible for the website and widget integration, ongoing technical maintenance, and the development of custom solutions on request.
Support our social and educational project with a donation of any amount.
Your support helps us refresh data, build new thematic 3D globes, and keep the resource free and ad-free.

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?

3DGlobe.io is a platform for Thematic 3D Globes—interactive, data-informed globes built around a specific topic (education, science, business, society, innovation). Each globe is designed not just to “show geography,” but to explain a concept, tell a story, and support decision-making through layers, labels, and structured content.

🌍 How is 3DGlobe.io different from Google Earth or other map tools?

Google Earth is a universal geographic exploration tool. 3DGlobe.io is a specialised product for themed, purpose-built globes that are ready to use, brandable, and embeddable.
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?

3DGlobe.io is built 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?

Because it turns abstract knowledge into a visual, memorable model. A Thematic Globe supports:

  • 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?

3DGlobe.io helps research teams and innovators communicate complex ideas clearly. It can be used to:

  • 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?

For business, a globe is not “decoration”—it is a strategic communication tool. Companies use it to:

  • 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?

3DGlobe.io is positioned as a unique “Thematic 3D Globes” platform—not a general map tool. Its distinctive value is the combination of:

  • 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
This combination makes 3DGlobe.io a rare, highly differentiated product in the global market.

🌍 Does 3DGlobe.io have global reach?

Yes. The concept is naturally global: it works for any country, any language, and any educational or commercial context. 3DGlobe.io is designed to support:

  • 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?

No. 3DGlobe.io is designed for non-technical users. You can:

  • 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?

No. 3DGlobe.io is designed for non-technical users. You can:

  • 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?

  • You can propose a Thematic Globe as a clear scenario that solves a specific problem for a specific audience (education, science, business, media, families).

  • 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
    We assess relevance, data availability and licensing, implementation complexity, and audience potential. The strongest ideas may be added to the public library or to premium collections.
  • 🌍 How can I become a sponsor of the project?

    Sponsorship is available both for supporting the platform overall and for funding specific themes.

    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
    Visibility and deliverables are agreed transparently in advance.

    🌍 How can I join the developer team?

    There are two main paths:

    • Core Team (contract/project work): ongoing development aligned with the product roadmap
    • Contributors / Partners: participation in specific areas (visualisation, data, localisation, QA, integrations, content)
    Access to repositories and internal materials is provided under appropriate confidentiality and delivery terms.

    🌍 Can I earn money through commercial projects and customisation?

    Yes. Commercial projects are a key growth and monetisation channel.

    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
    For partners, developers, or ambassadors, commercial participation may include fixed fees, revenue share, referral commissions, and/or recurring royalties tied to subscriptions.

    🌍 How can I become an ambassador of the project?

    An ambassador is an official representative who helps grow 3DGlobe.io in a city, country, or professional community.

    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?

    Partners can include educational organisations, research centres, businesses, media/event teams, or technology providers.

    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?

    Yes. A franchise can be structured as a territory-based partnership model, granting the right to represent and grow the project in a defined 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
    Where exclusivity is offered, it is usually tied to performance KPIs (minimum activity/sales) to ensure fairness and consistent growth.