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The jewel-studded globe stands 110 cm high (44") and has a diameter of 45 cm. (18 inches) and is covered with over 51 thousand precious gemstones. The seas and oceans are shown with emeralds. Land masses are mostly displayed in rubies and spinels. Iran, Britain, France, and parts of South Asia are shown in diamonds. Approximately 35 kilograms (75 pounds) of pure gold is used in the globe. The Crown Jewels of Iran are by far the largest and most dazzling jewel collection in the world. Not even the British crown jewels can come anything close to it's size, value and magnificence. So valuable is the collection that it backs the Iranian national currency as a reserve.
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North Africa/Middle East
