A little knowledge. An empire of 50.

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

41. 41
    Round 41Won49 countries · 2 lives left

    GreecevsMalta

    Area: 131,957 vs 316 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Malta.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Greece against Malta

    Category	Greece	Malta	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	131,957	316	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,407,351	552,747	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	42,614	67,101	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	78.9	1,749.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,917	253	Would win
    CoastlineBlocked in Hard · km · Higher wins ↑	13,676	196.8	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	39.8° N	35.9° N	Would lose

42. 42
    Round 42Lost48 countries · 1 life left

    ComorosvsTanzania

    Wealth per person: 3,897 vs 4,022 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Comoros.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Comoros against Tanzania

    Category	Comoros	Tanzania	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	2,235	947,300	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	850,387	66,617,606	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,897	4,022	Would lose
    DensityBlocked in Hard · per km² · Higher wins ↑	380.5	70.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,360	5,895	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	340	1,424	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	5	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	11.7° S	5.5° S	Would lose

43. 43
    Round 43Won49 countries · 1 life left

    North KoreavsHonduras

    Area: 120,538 vs 112,090 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Honduras.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for North Korea against Honduras

    Category	North Korea	Honduras	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	120,538	112,090	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	26,418,204	10,644,851	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑North Korea: World Bank has no 2023 figure for North Korea.	Unavailable	7,184	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	219.2	95.0	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,744	2,870	Would lose
    CoastlineBlocked in Hard · km · Higher wins ↑	2,495	823	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	39.9° N	14.7° N	Would lose

44. 44
    Round 44Won50 countries · 1 life left

    Dominican RepublicvsAustralia

    Flag colours: 6 vs 3 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Australia.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Dominican Republic against Australia

    Category	Dominican Republic	Australia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	48,670	7,741,220	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	11,331,265	26,659,922	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	25,861	72,273	Would lose
    DensityBlocked in Hard · per km² · Higher wins ↑	232.8	3.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,098	2,228	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,288	25,760	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	6	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	19.1° N	23.1° S	Would win

45. 45
    Round 45Won51 countries · 1 life left

    NetherlandsvsLesotho

    Coastline: 451 vs 0 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Lesotho.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Netherlands against Lesotho

    Category	Netherlands	Lesotho	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	41,543	30,355	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	17,877,117	2,311,472	Would win
    Wealth per personBlocked in Hard · int’l $ · Higher wins ↑	80,392	2,880	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	430.3	76.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	322	3,482	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	451	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	52.2° N	29.4° S	Would lose

46. 46
    Round 46Lost50 countries · 0 lives left

    MauritiusvsGeorgia

    Coastline: 177 vs 310 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Mauritius.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Mauritius against Georgia

    Category	Mauritius	Georgia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	2,040	69,700	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,248,647	3,715,483	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	29,403	25,093	Would win
    DensityBlocked in Hard · per km² · Higher wins ↑	612.1	53.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	828	5,193	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	177	310	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	20.3° S	42.4° N	Would win