A little knowledge. An empire of 28.

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

21. 21
    Round 21Won27 countries · 1 life left

    AlbaniavsIran

    Density: 83.9 vs 55.0 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Iran.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Albania against Iran

    Category	Albania	Iran	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,748	1,648,195	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,411,658	90,608,707	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	24,848	18,933	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	83.9	55.0	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,764	5,625	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	362	2,440	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.7° N	32.1° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Won28 countries · 1 life left

    GermanyvsCzechia

    Area: 357,022 vs 78,867 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Czechia.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Germany against Czechia

    Category	Germany	Czechia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	357,022	78,867	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	83,287,273	10,864,042	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	72,262	56,062	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	233.3	137.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,963	1,602	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,389	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	51.0° N	49.8° N	Would lose

23. 23
    Round 23Won29 countries · 1 life left

    NepalvsCambodia

    Highest peak: 8,849 vs 1,810 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Cambodia.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Nepal against Cambodia

    Category	Nepal	Cambodia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	147,181	181,035	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	29,694,614	17,423,880	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	5,400	7,437	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	201.8	96.2	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	8,849	1,810	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	443	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.0° N	12.6° N	Would lose

24. 24
    Round 24Lost28 countries · 0 lives left

    DjiboutivsThailand

    Density: 49.7 vs 139.7 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Djibouti.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Djibouti against Thailand

    Category	Djibouti	Thailand	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	23,200	513,120	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,152,944	71,702,435	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	7,232	23,598	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	49.7	139.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,021	2,565	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	314	3,219	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	11.4° N	15.5° N	Would win