A little knowledge. An empire of 26.

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

    South KoreavsHaiti

    Wealth per person: 57,430 vs 3,265 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Haiti.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for South Korea against Haiti

    Category	South Korea	Haiti	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	99,720	27,750	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	51,712,619	11,637,398	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	57,430	3,265	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	518.6	419.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,950	2,674	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,413	1,771	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	7	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	36.3° N	19.2° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Tied27 countries · 1 life left

    GambiavsUnited Arab Emirates

    Flag colours: 4 vs 4 colours · Higher wins ↑

    United Arab Emirates became contested.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Gambia against United Arab Emirates

    Category	Gambia	United Arab Emirates	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	11,300	83,600	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,697,845	10,483,751	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	3,292	78,020	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	238.7	125.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	63	1,905	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	80	1,318	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.6° N	23.5° N	Would win

23. 23
    Round 23Lost26 countries · 0 lives left

    SenegalvsPhilippines

    Area: 196,722 vs 300,000 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Senegal, United Arab Emirates.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Senegal against Philippines

    Category	Senegal	Philippines	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	196,722	300,000	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	18,077,573	114,891,199	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,782	10,995	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	91.9	383.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	648	2,954	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	531	36,289	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	15.2° N	17.0° N	Would win