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 41Won51 countries · 3 lives left

    GreecevsSweden

    Proximity to equator: 39.8° N vs 65.8° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Conquered Sweden.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Greece against Sweden

    Category	Greece	Sweden	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	131,957	450,295	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,407,351	10,536,632	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	42,614	68,458	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	78.9	23.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,917	2,100	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	13,676	3,218	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	2	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	39.8° N	65.8° N	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost50 countries · 2 lives left

    MauritaniavsCameroon

    Density: 4.9 vs 59.7 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Mauritania.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Mauritania against Cameroon

    Category	Mauritania	Cameroon	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,030,700	475,440	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,022,441	28,372,687	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	6,972	5,415	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4.9	59.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	915	4,045	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	754	402	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	19.4° N	4.5° N	Would lose