First, on Amazon, the description is really poor information. Know that this world is no bedside lamp and countries, oceans, etc. are written in English. No matter whether in English, it does not bother me at all, quite the contrary. In addition, this globe is more like decoration on a sideboard as bedside lamp. So I am completely satisfied because I bought it with full knowledge. I informed myself on the net to be descriptive. Too bad that Amazon did not do it for me! In conclusion, if you want to make the same use than me, globe delight you, its finish is good, it's really pretty.