A little knowledge. An empire of 13.

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

1. 1
   Round 1Won13 countries · 4 lives left

   ColombiavsLiberia

   Population: 52,321,152 vs 5,493,031 people · Higher wins ↑

   Conquered Liberia.

   Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

   All eight categories for Colombia against Liberia

   Category	Colombia	Liberia	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,138,910	111,369	Would win
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	52,321,152	5,493,031	Would win
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	21,282	1,796	Would win
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	45.9	49.3	Would lose
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5,730	1,447	Would win
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,208	579	Would win
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	3.4° N	7.0° N	Would win

2. 2
   Round 2Won14 countries · 4 lives left

   PhilippinesvsUganda

   Population: 114,891,199 vs 48,656,601 people · Higher wins ↑

   Conquered Uganda.

   Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

   All eight categories for Philippines against Uganda

   Category	Philippines	Uganda	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	300,000	241,038	Would win
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	114,891,199	48,656,601	Would win
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	10,995	3,100	Would win
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	383.0	201.9	Would win
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,954	5,110	Would lose
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	36,289	0	Would win
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	5	Would lose
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.0° N	2.0° N	Would lose

3. 3
   Round 3Lost13 countries · 3 lives left

   FijivsThailand

   Coastline: 1,129 vs 3,219 km · Higher wins ↑

   Returned to the world: Fiji.

   Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

   All eight categories for Fiji against Thailand

   Category	Fiji	Thailand	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	18,274	513,120	Would lose
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	924,145	71,702,435	Would lose
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	14,656	23,598	Would lose
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	50.6	139.7	Would lose
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,324	2,565	Would lose
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,129	3,219	Would lose
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	8	3	Would win
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.8° S	15.5° N	Would lose