A little knowledge. An empire of 32.

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 21Won33 countries · 4 lives left

    CzechiavsIreland

    Highest peak: 1,602 vs 1,041 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Ireland.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Czechia against Ireland

    Category	Czechia	Ireland	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	78,867	70,273	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,864,042	5,311,538	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	56,062	133,440	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	137.8	75.6	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,602	1,041	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	1,448	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	49.8° N	53.1° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost32 countries · 3 lives left

    El SalvadorvsDjibouti

    Area: 21,041 vs 23,200 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: El Salvador.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for El Salvador against Djibouti

    Category	El Salvador	Djibouti	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	21,041	23,200	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	6,309,624	1,152,944	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	12,667	7,232	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	299.9	49.7	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,730	2,021	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	307	314	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	9	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.9° N	11.4° N	Would lose