A little knowledge. An empire of 47.

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 41Lost47 countries · 1 life left

    ArmeniavsSri Lanka

    Flag colours: 3 vs 5 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Armenia.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Armenia against Sri Lanka

    Category	Armenia	Sri Lanka	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	29,743	65,610	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,964,300	22,037,000	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	21,552	14,512	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	99.7	335.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,090	2,524	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	1,340	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.6° N	7.1° N	Would lose

42. 42
    Round 42Won48 countries · 1 life left

    New ZealandvsEcuador

    Wealth per person: 54,950 vs 15,907 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Ecuador.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for New Zealand against Ecuador

    Category	New Zealand	Ecuador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	268,838	283,561	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,200,000	17,980,083	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	54,950	15,907	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.3	63.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,724	6,267	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	15,134	2,237	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.3° S	1.2° S	Would lose

43. 43
    Round 43Lost47 countries · 0 lives left

    VenezuelavsRwanda

    Density: 31.0 vs 529.8 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Venezuela.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Venezuela against Rwanda

    Category	Venezuela	Rwanda	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	912,050	26,338	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	28,300,854	13,954,471	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Venezuela: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Venezuela.	Unavailable	3,519	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	31.0	529.8	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,978	4,519	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,800	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	7.2° N	1.8° S	Would lose