A little knowledge. An empire of 30.

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 21Won31 countries · 3 lives left

    New ZealandvsMali

    Wealth per person: 54,950 vs 3,178 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mali.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for New Zealand against Mali

    Category	New Zealand	Mali	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	268,838	1,240,192	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,200,000	23,769,127	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	54,950	3,178	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.3	19.2	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,724	1,155	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	15,134	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.3° S	18.6° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Lost30 countries · 2 lives left

    BelarusvsOman

    Area: 207,600 vs 309,500 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Belarus.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Belarus against Oman

    Category	Belarus	Oman	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	207,600	309,500	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	9,178,298	5,049,269	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	30,860	41,980	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	44.2	16.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	346	3,004	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	2,092	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	53.8° N	22.1° N	Would lose