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

    CambodiavsMozambique

    Wealth per person: 7,437 vs 1,680 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mozambique.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Cambodia against Mozambique

    Category	Cambodia	Mozambique	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	181,035	799,380	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	17,423,880	33,635,160	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	7,437	1,680	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	96.2	42.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,810	2,436	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	443	2,470	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	12.6° N	14.0° S	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost32 countries · 3 lives left

    LebanonvsPanama

    Wealth per person: 12,585 vs 39,846 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Lebanon.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Lebanon against Panama

    Category	Lebanon	Panama	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	10,400	75,420	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,773,493	4,458,759	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	12,585	39,846	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	555.1	59.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,088	3,475	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	225	2,490	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	34.2° N	8.4° N	Would lose