BlueWorld.org is a world geography web site for people who want to know more about the regions and countries that make up our world. It was designed to help researchers, students, and laypersons find information and news from the many nations of our world, quickly, easily, and in one place. Use the menus above to get started.

The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.

World News Headlines

Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
on April 19, 2021
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
George Floyd: US city on edge as jury deliberates Chauvin verdict
on April 19, 2021
Security is ramped up in Minneapolis as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
on April 19, 2021
As the jury deliberates a verdict, here are the key elements of a trial that has gripped the US.
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
on April 19, 2021
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Parler set to return to Apple's App Store
on April 19, 2021
The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol.
European Super League 'a spit in the face' - Uefa
on April 19, 2021
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says the European Super League is a "disgraceful, self-serving" proposal.
Australian sex education campaign branded 'concerning' by activists
on April 19, 2021
The Australian campaign uses tacos and swimming with sharks to teach about respectful relationships.
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting a new tournament?
on April 19, 2021
Europe's biggest teams have suffered during the Covid pandemic and say they want financial stability.
Cape Town fire: Residents evacuated on city's outskirts
on April 19, 2021
University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze.
Cuba leadership: Díaz-Canel named Communist Party chief
on April 19, 2021
Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded Raúl Castro as president, will be running the Communist Party.
Man 'stalking' Taylor Swift arrested in New York
on April 19, 2021
The suspect, who says Swift is communicating with him on social media, tried to enter her apartment.
Covid: Delhi announces lockdown as India's cases surge
on April 19, 2021
With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.
Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
on April 19, 2021
The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.
Why Russia's GRU military intelligence service is so feared
on April 19, 2021
Few outside Russia had heard of the GRU before the nerve agent attack in the UK city of Salisbury.
The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force
on April 19, 2021
The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities.
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
on April 19, 2021
The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
on April 19, 2021
For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.
Mars: Nasa helicopter 'Ingenuity' flight a success
on April 19, 2021
Ingenuity has become the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it works.
Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
on April 19, 2021
The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
on April 18, 2021
Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally.
Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
on April 18, 2021
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.
Handcuffed, blindfolded and beaten on Libya's front line
on April 18, 2021
Special correspondent Feras Kilani on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.
ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins
on April 18, 2021
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.
Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
on April 18, 2021
The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
on April 17, 2021
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.