A little knowledge. An empire of 50.

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 41Won51 countries · 3 lives left

    LiberiavsRussia

    Proximity to equator: 7.0° N vs 63.6° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Conquered Russia.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Liberia against Russia

    Category	Liberia	Russia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	111,369	17,098,242	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,493,031	143,826,130	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,796	44,299	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	49.3	8.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,447	5,642	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	579	37,653	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	7.0° N	63.6° N	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost50 countries · 2 lives left

    MauritiusvsCôte d’Ivoire

    Coastline: 177 vs 515 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Mauritius.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Mauritius against Côte d’Ivoire

    Category	Mauritius	Côte d’Ivoire	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	2,040	322,463	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,248,647	31,165,654	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	29,403	7,243	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	612.1	96.6	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	828	1,752	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	177	515	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	20.3° S	7.5° N	Would lose