A little knowledge. An empire of 88.

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

81. 81
    Round 81Won89 countries · 2 lives left

    PeruvsGermany

    Area: 1,285,216 vs 357,022 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Germany.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Peru against Germany

    Category	Peru	Germany	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,285,216	357,022	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	33,845,617	83,287,273	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,042	72,262	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	26.3	233.3	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	6,746	2,963	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,414	2,389	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.0° S	51.0° N	Would win

82. 82
    Round 82Lost88 countries · 1 life left

    LaosvsIndia

    Flag colours: 3 vs 4 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Laos.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Laos against India

    Category	Laos	India	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	236,800	3,287,263	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	7,664,993	1,438,069,596	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	9,299	9,853	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	32.4	437.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,817	8,586	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	7,000	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	19.6° N	22.4° N	Would win