A little knowledge. An empire of 34.

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 21Won33 countries · 4 lives left

    PhilippinesvsAzerbaijan

    Population: 114,891,199 vs 10,153,958 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Azerbaijan.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Philippines against Azerbaijan

    Category	Philippines	Azerbaijan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	300,000	86,600	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	114,891,199	10,153,958	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	10,995	23,671	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	383.0	117.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,954	4,466	Would lose
    CoastlineBlocked in Hard · km · Higher wins ↑	36,289	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	17.0° N	40.5° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Tied33 countries · 4 lives left

    AngolavsNiger

    Flag colours: 3 vs 3 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Niger became contested.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Angola against Niger

    Category	Angola	Niger	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,246,700	1,267,000	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	36,749,906	26,159,867	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	9,550	1,903	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	29.5	20.6	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,620	2,022	Would win
    CoastlineBlocked in Hard · km · Higher wins ↑	1,600	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.2° S	17.6° N	Would win

23. 23
    Round 23Won35 countries · 4 lives left

    GermanyvsMozambique

    Density: 233.3 vs 42.1 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mozambique, Niger.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Germany against Mozambique

    Category	Germany	Mozambique	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	357,022	799,380	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	83,287,273	33,635,160	Would win
    Wealth per personBlocked in Hard · int’l $ · Higher wins ↑	72,262	1,680	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	233.3	42.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,963	2,436	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,389	2,470	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	51.0° N	14.0° S	Would lose

24. 24
    Round 24Won36 countries · 4 lives left

    DR CongovsMalta

    Population: 105,789,731 vs 552,747 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Malta.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for DR Congo against Malta

    Category	DR Congo	Malta	Result
    AreaBlocked in Hard · km² · Higher wins ↑	2,344,858	316	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	105,789,731	552,747	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,732	67,101	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	45.1	1,749.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5,110	253	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	37	196.8	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	1.9° S	35.9° N	Would win

25. 25
    Round 25Lost35 countries · 3 lives left

    CambodiavsNicaragua

    Flag colours: 4 vs 10 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Cambodia.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Cambodia against Nicaragua

    Category	Cambodia	Nicaragua	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	181,035	130,370	Would win
    PopulationBlocked in Hard · people · Higher wins ↑	17,423,880	6,823,613	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	7,437	8,327	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	96.2	52.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,810	2,085	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	443	910	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4	10	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	12.6° N	12.6° N	Would tie

26. 26
    Round 26Lost34 countries · 2 lives left

    ParaguayvsSri Lanka

    Population: 6,844,146 vs 22,037,000 people · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Paraguay.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Paraguay against Sri Lanka

    Category	Paraguay	Sri Lanka	Result
    AreaBlocked in Hard · km² · Higher wins ↑	406,752	65,610	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	6,844,146	22,037,000	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,585	14,512	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.8	335.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	842	2,524	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	1,340	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	6	5	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	21.6° S	7.1° N	Would lose