A little knowledge. An empire of 26.

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 21Won27 countries · 1 life left

    LiberiavsEl Salvador

    Area: 111,369 vs 21,041 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered El Salvador.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Liberia against El Salvador

    Category	Liberia	El Salvador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	111,369	21,041	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,493,031	6,309,624	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,796	12,667	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	49.3	299.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,447	2,730	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	579	307	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	9	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	7.0° N	13.9° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost26 countries · 0 lives left

    Solomon IslandsvsJamaica

    Density: 27.7 vs 258.4 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Solomon Islands.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Solomon Islands against Jamaica

    Category	Solomon Islands	Jamaica	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,896	10,991	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	800,005	2,839,786	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,599	12,661	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	27.7	258.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,335	2,256	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	5,313	1,022	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	9.6° S	18.1° N	Would win