A little knowledge. An empire of 68.

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

    AustraliavsJordan

    Area: 7,741,220 vs 89,342 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Jordan.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Australia against Jordan

    Category	Australia	Jordan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	7,741,220	89,342	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	26,659,922	11,439,213	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	72,273	11,451	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	3.4	128.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,228	1,854	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	25,760	26	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	23.1° S	30.7° N	Would win

62. 62
    Round 62Won68 countries · 1 life left

    ItalyvsVanuatu

    Area: 301,340 vs 12,189 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Vanuatu.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Italy against Vanuatu

    Category	Italy	Vanuatu	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	301,340	12,189	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	58,984,216	320,409	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	60,350	4,202	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	195.7	26.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,748	1,877	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	7,600	2,528	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.1° N	15.4° S	Would lose

63. 63
    Round 63Won69 countries · 1 life left

    PhilippinesvsSolomon Islands

    Area: 300,000 vs 28,896 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Solomon Islands.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Philippines against Solomon Islands

    Category	Philippines	Solomon Islands	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	300,000	28,896	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	114,891,199	800,005	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	10,995	2,599	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	383.0	27.7	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,954	2,335	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	36,289	5,313	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.0° N	9.6° S	Would lose

64. 64
    Round 64Lost68 countries · 0 lives left

    SyriavsMozambique

    Flag colours: 4 vs 5 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Syria.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Syria against Mozambique

    Category	Syria	Mozambique	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	187,437	799,380	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	23,594,623	33,635,160	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Syria: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Syria.	Unavailable	1,680	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	125.9	42.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,814	2,436	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	193	2,470	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	35.0° N	14.0° S	Would lose