A little knowledge. An empire of 127.

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

121. 121
     Round 121Tied126 countries · 1 life left

     ArmeniavsGermany

     Flag colours: 3 vs 3 colours · Higher wins ↑

     Germany became contested.

     Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

     All eight categories for Armenia against Germany

     Category	Armenia	Germany	Result
     Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	29,743	357,022	Would lose
     Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,964,300	83,287,273	Would lose
     Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	21,552	72,262	Would lose
     Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	99.7	233.3	Would lose
     Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,090	2,963	Would win
     Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	2,389	Would lose
     Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	3	Would tie
     Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.6° N	51.0° N	Would win

122. 122
     Round 122Won128 countries · 1 life left

     MaldivesvsGeorgia

     Density: 1,765.1 vs 53.3 per km² · Higher wins ↑

     Conquered Georgia, Germany.

     Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

     All eight categories for Maldives against Georgia

     Category	Maldives	Georgia	Result
     Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	298	69,700	Would lose
     Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	525,994	3,715,483	Would lose
     Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	24,807	25,093	Would lose
     Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,765.1	53.3	Would win
     Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5	5,193	Would lose
     Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	644	310	Would win
     Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
     Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	3.3° N	42.4° N	Would win

123. 123
     Round 123Lost127 countries · 0 lives left

     LesothovsCosta Rica

     Highest peak: 3,482 vs 3,819 m · Higher wins ↑

     Returned to the world: Lesotho.

     Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

     All eight categories for Lesotho against Costa Rica

     Category	Lesotho	Costa Rica	Result
     Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	30,355	51,100	Would lose
     Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,311,472	5,105,525	Would lose
     Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,880	29,248	Would lose
     Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	76.1	99.9	Would lose
     Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,482	3,819	Would lose
     Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	1,290	Would lose
     Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
     Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.4° S	10.1° N	Would lose