A little knowledge. An empire of 33.

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 21Won31 countries · 3 lives left

    SlovakiavsQatar

    Flag colours: 3 vs 2 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Qatar.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Slovakia against Qatar

    Category	Slovakia	Qatar	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	49,035	11,586	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,426,740	2,656,032	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	45,865	129,025	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	110.7	229.2	Would lose
    Highest peakBlocked in Hard · m · Higher wins ↑	2,655	103	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	563	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	48.7° N	25.1° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Won32 countries · 3 lives left

    Papua New GuineavsEcuador

    Area: 462,840 vs 283,561 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Ecuador.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Papua New Guinea against Ecuador

    Category	Papua New Guinea	Ecuador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	462,840	283,561	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,389,635	17,980,083	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,672	15,907	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	22.4	63.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,509	6,267	Would lose
    CoastlineBlocked in Hard · km · Higher wins ↑	5,152	2,237	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	5.5° S	1.2° S	Would lose

23. 23
    Round 23Won33 countries · 3 lives left

    SomaliavsEl Salvador

    Coastline: 3,025 vs 307 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered El Salvador.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Somalia against El Salvador

    Category	Somalia	El Salvador	Result
    AreaBlocked in Hard · km² · Higher wins ↑	637,657	21,041	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	18,358,615	6,309,624	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,557	12,667	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	28.8	299.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,460	2,730	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,025	307	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	9	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	2.6° N	13.9° N	Would win

24. 24
    Round 24Won34 countries · 3 lives left

    PeruvsOman

    Highest peak: 6,746 vs 3,004 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Oman.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Peru against Oman

    Category	Peru	Oman	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,285,216	309,500	Would win
    PopulationBlocked in Hard · people · Higher wins ↑	33,845,617	5,049,269	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,042	41,980	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	26.3	16.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	6,746	3,004	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,414	2,092	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.0° S	22.1° N	Would win

25. 25
    Round 25Lost33 countries · 2 lives left

    LesothovsJapan

    Highest peak: 3,482 vs 3,776 m · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Lesotho.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Lesotho against Japan

    Category	Lesotho	Japan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	30,355	377,915	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,311,472	124,516,650	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,880	52,726	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	76.1	329.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,482	3,776	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	29,751	Would lose
    Flag coloursBlocked in Hard · colours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.4° S	36.7° N	Would win