A little knowledge. An empire of 49.

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 41Tied50 countries · 3 lives left

    ChadvsNiger

    Coastline: 0 vs 0 km · Higher wins ↑

    Niger became contested.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Chad against Niger

    Category	Chad	Niger	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,284,000	1,267,000	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	19,319,064	26,159,867	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,703	1,903	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	15.0	20.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,445	2,022	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	0	0	Would tie
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.3° N	17.6° N	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost49 countries · 2 lives left

    UruguayvsMalaysia

    Wealth per person: 34,546 vs 36,497 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Uruguay, Niger.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Uruguay against Malaysia

    Category	Uruguay	Malaysia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	176,215	329,847	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,388,081	35,126,298	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	34,546	36,497	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.2	106.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	514	4,095	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	660	4,675	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	32.9° S	4.4° N	Would lose