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 21Lost27 countries · 1 life left

    FijivsIran

    Coastline: 1,129 vs 2,440 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Fiji.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Fiji against Iran

    Category	Fiji	Iran	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	18,274	1,648,195	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	924,145	90,608,707	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	14,656	18,933	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	50.6	55.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,324	5,625	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,129	2,440	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	8	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.8° S	32.1° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost26 countries · 0 lives left

    LithuaniavsIreland

    Area: 65,300 vs 70,273 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Lithuania.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Lithuania against Ireland

    Category	Lithuania	Ireland	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	65,300	70,273	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,871,585	5,311,538	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	52,720	133,440	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	44.0	75.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	294	1,041	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	90	1,448	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	55.1° N	53.1° N	Would lose