A little knowledge. An empire of 74.

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

61. 61
    Round 61Won67 countries · 1 life left

    United Arab EmiratesvsVietnam

    Wealth per person: 78,020 vs 15,034 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Vietnam.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for United Arab Emirates against Vietnam

    Category	United Arab Emirates	Vietnam	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	83,600	331,210	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,483,751	100,352,192	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	78,020	15,034	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	125.4	303.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,905	3,144	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,318	3,444	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	23.5° N	21.7° N	Would lose

62. 62
    Round 62Won68 countries · 1 life left

    ParaguayvsRepublic of the Congo

    Wealth per person: 17,585 vs 6,856 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Republic of the Congo.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Paraguay against Republic of the Congo

    Category	Paraguay	Republic of the Congo	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	406,752	342,000	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	6,844,146	6,182,885	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	17,585	6,856	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.8	18.1	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	842	1,020	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	169	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	6	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	21.6° S	0.1° N	Would lose

63. 63
    Round 63Won69 countries · 1 life left

    HondurasvsJamaica

    Proximity to equator: 14.7° N vs 18.1° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Conquered Jamaica.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Honduras against Jamaica

    Category	Honduras	Jamaica	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	112,090	10,991	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,644,851	2,839,786	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	7,184	12,661	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	95.0	258.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,870	2,256	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	823	1,022	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	14.7° N	18.1° N	Would win

64. 64
    Round 64Won70 countries · 1 life left

    BelgiumvsDominican Republic

    Wealth per person: 72,630 vs 25,861 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Dominican Republic.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Belgium against Dominican Republic

    Category	Belgium	Dominican Republic	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	30,528	48,670	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	11,779,946	11,331,265	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	72,630	25,861	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	385.9	232.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	694	3,098	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	66.5	1,288	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	50.8° N	19.1° N	Would lose

65. 65
    Round 65Won71 countries · 1 life left

    FrancevsChad

    Wealth per person: 60,927 vs 2,703 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Chad.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for France against Chad

    Category	France	Chad	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	551,500	1,284,000	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	65,925,961	19,319,064	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	60,927	2,703	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	119.5	15.0	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,810	3,445	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,427	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	46.7° N	17.3° N	Would lose

66. 66
    Round 66Won72 countries · 1 life left

    GhanavsSri Lanka

    Area: 238,533 vs 65,610 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Sri Lanka.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Ghana against Sri Lanka

    Category	Ghana	Sri Lanka	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	238,533	65,610	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	33,787,914	22,037,000	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	7,563	14,512	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	141.6	335.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	885	2,524	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	539	1,340	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	7.0° N	7.1° N	Would win

67. 67
    Round 67Won73 countries · 1 life left

    Solomon IslandsvsVanuatu

    Highest peak: 2,335 vs 1,877 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Vanuatu.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Solomon Islands against Vanuatu

    Category	Solomon Islands	Vanuatu	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,896	12,189	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	800,005	320,409	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,599	4,202	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	27.7	26.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	2,335	1,877	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	5,313	2,528	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	9.6° S	15.4° S	Would win

68. 68
    Round 68Won74 countries · 1 life left

    ArmeniavsGuinea-Bissau

    Wealth per person: 21,552 vs 2,956 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Guinea-Bissau.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Armenia against Guinea-Bissau

    Category	Armenia	Guinea-Bissau	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	29,743	36,125	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,964,300	2,153,339	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	21,552	2,956	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	99.7	59.6	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,090	277	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	350	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.6° N	12.1° N	Would lose

69. 69
    Round 69Won75 countries · 1 life left

    SwedenvsMalta

    Area: 450,295 vs 316 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Malta.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Sweden against Malta

    Category	Sweden	Malta	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	450,295	316	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,536,632	552,747	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	68,458	67,101	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	23.4	1,749.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,100	253	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,218	196.8	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	65.8° N	35.9° N	Would lose

70. 70
    Round 70Lost74 countries · 0 lives left

    DR CongovsBahamas

    Coastline: 37 vs 3,542 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: DR Congo.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for DR Congo against Bahamas

    Category	DR Congo	Bahamas	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	2,344,858	13,880	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	105,789,731	399,440	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,732	39,122	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	45.1	28.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5,110	64	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	37	3,542	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	1.9° S	24.7° N	Would win