A globe is a model of the Earth. It is the three-dimensional representation of the earth. This is the most accurate way of showing the continents, oceans and other relief features in a miniature form. It also shows the correct location of different places in relation to one another. But we would need a really large globe to show all details of the Earth, especially things like details of towns, villages, roads and railways. Also, carrying and storing large globes would be difficult. To overcome this problem, we use maps which are drawn on a flat surface.