A little knowledge. An empire of 53.

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

    ThailandvsLesotho

    Area: 513,120 vs 30,355 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Lesotho.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Thailand against Lesotho

    Category	Thailand	Lesotho	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	513,120	30,355	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	71,702,435	2,311,472	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	23,598	2,880	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	139.7	76.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,565	3,482	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,219	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	15.5° N	29.4° S	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost48 countries · 1 life left

    SenegalvsEcuador

    Area: 196,722 vs 283,561 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Senegal.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Senegal against Ecuador

    Category	Senegal	Ecuador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	196,722	283,561	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	18,077,573	17,980,083	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,782	15,907	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	91.9	63.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	648	6,267	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	531	2,237	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	15.2° N	1.2° S	Would lose

43. 43
    Round 43Won49 countries · 1 life left

    UruguayvsSouth Africa

    Wealth per person: 34,546 vs 15,212 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered South Africa.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Uruguay against South Africa

    Category	Uruguay	South Africa	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	176,215	1,219,090	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,388,081	63,212,384	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	34,546	15,212	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.2	51.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	514	3,450	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	660	2,798	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	32.9° S	30.2° S	Would lose

44. 44
    Round 44Won50 countries · 1 life left

    MoroccovsSlovenia

    Proximity to equator: 31.9° N vs 46.0° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Conquered Slovenia.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Morocco against Slovenia

    Category	Morocco	Slovenia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	446,550	20,273	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	37,712,505	2,120,461	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	9,903	56,151	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	84.5	104.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,165	2,864	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,835	46.6	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	31.9° N	46.0° N	Would win

45. 45
    Round 45Won51 countries · 1 life left

    BahrainvsSri Lanka

    Wealth per person: 64,224 vs 14,512 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Sri Lanka.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Bahrain against Sri Lanka

    Category	Bahrain	Sri Lanka	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	760	65,610	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,577,059	22,037,000	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	64,224	14,512	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	2,075.1	335.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	135	2,524	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	161	1,340	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	26.0° N	7.1° N	Would lose

46. 46
    Round 46Won52 countries · 1 life left

    PalestinevsPortugal

    Density: 830.5 vs 114.9 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Portugal.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Palestine against Portugal

    Category	Palestine	Portugal	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	6,220	92,090	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,165,775	10,578,174	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	6,179	49,800	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	830.5	114.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,020	2,351	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	40	1,793	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	32.1° N	40.7° N	Would win

47. 47
    Round 47Won53 countries · 1 life left

    CyprusvsEcuador

    Wealth per person: 59,875 vs 15,907 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Ecuador.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Cyprus against Ecuador

    Category	Cyprus	Ecuador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	9,251	283,561	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,344,976	17,980,083	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	59,875	15,907	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	145.4	63.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,951	6,267	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	648	2,237	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	34.9° N	1.2° S	Would lose

48. 48
    Round 48Won54 countries · 1 life left

    CzechiavsTrinidad and Tobago

    Population: 10,864,042 vs 1,367,510 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Trinidad and Tobago.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Czechia against Trinidad and Tobago

    Category	Czechia	Trinidad and Tobago	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	78,867	5,128	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	10,864,042	1,367,510	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	56,062	34,652	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	137.8	266.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,602	940	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	362	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	49.8° N	10.3° N	Would lose

49. 49
    Round 49Lost53 countries · 0 lives left

    BruneivsSolomon Islands

    Population: 458,949 vs 800,005 people · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Brunei.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Brunei against Solomon Islands

    Category	Brunei	Solomon Islands	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	5,765	28,896	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	458,949	800,005	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	85,103	2,599	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	79.6	27.7	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,850	2,335	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	161	5,313	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	4.5° N	9.6° S	Would win