A little knowledge. An empire of 28.

Every comparison uses this expedition’s original data and rules. “Would win” describes this matchup only; a different choice would change the later journey.

21. 21
    Round 21Won27 countries · 1 life left

    ItalyvsGuatemala

    Wealth per person: 60,350 vs 13,752 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Guatemala.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Italy against Guatemala

    Category	Italy	Guatemala	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	301,340	108,889	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	58,984,216	18,124,838	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	60,350	13,752	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	195.7	166.5	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,748	4,220	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	7,600	400	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	9	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.1° N	15.0° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Won28 countries · 1 life left

    GabonvsPeru

    Flag colours: 3 vs 2 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Peru.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Gabon against Peru

    Category	Gabon	Peru	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	267,667	1,285,216	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,484,789	33,845,617	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	20,773	17,042	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	9.3	26.3	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,050	6,746	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	885	2,414	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	0.6° S	13.0° S	Would win

23. 23
    Round 23Won29 countries · 1 life left

    United Arab EmiratesvsSierra Leone

    Wealth per person: 78,020 vs 3,371 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Sierra Leone.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for United Arab Emirates against Sierra Leone

    Category	United Arab Emirates	Sierra Leone	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	83,600	71,740	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,483,751	8,460,512	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	78,020	3,371	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	125.4	117.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,905	1,948	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,318	402	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	23.5° N	8.7° N	Would lose

24. 24
    Round 24Lost28 countries · 0 lives left

    MoldovavsIran

    Wealth per person: 17,751 vs 18,933 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Moldova.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Moldova against Iran

    Category	Moldova	Iran	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	33,851	1,648,195	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,457,783	90,608,707	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	17,751	18,933	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	72.6	55.0	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	430	5,625	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	2,440	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	9	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	47.5° N	32.1° N	Would lose