A little knowledge. An empire of 46.

Every comparison uses this expedition’s original data and rules. “Would win” describes this matchup only; a different choice would change the later journey.

41. 41
    Round 41Won47 countries · 1 life left

    Papua New GuineavsZambia

    Coastline: 5,152 vs 0 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Zambia.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Papua New Guinea against Zambia

    Category	Papua New Guinea	Zambia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	462,840	752,618	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,389,635	20,723,965	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,672	4,080	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	22.4	27.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,509	2,330	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	5,152	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	5.5° S	14.7° S	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost46 countries · 0 lives left

    GuineavsItaly

    Wealth per person: 4,337 vs 60,350 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Guinea.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Guinea against Italy

    Category	Guinea	Italy	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	245,857	301,340	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	14,405,468	58,984,216	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4,337	60,350	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	58.6	195.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,752	4,748	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	320	7,600	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	10.7° N	45.1° N	Would win