A little knowledge. An empire of 30.

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 21Lost31 countries · 3 lives left

    Republic of the CongovsArgentina

    Flag colours: 3 vs 4 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Republic of the Congo.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Republic of the Congo against Argentina

    Category	Republic of the Congo	Argentina	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	342,000	2,780,400	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	6,182,885	45,538,401	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	6,856	30,246	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	18.1	16.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,020	6,962	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	169	4,989	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorBlocked in Hard · from the equator · Closer wins ↓	0.1° N	31.4° S	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost30 countries · 2 lives left

    SomaliavsIran

    Density: 28.8 vs 55.0 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Somalia.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Somalia against Iran

    Category	Somalia	Iran	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	637,657	1,648,195	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	18,358,615	90,608,707	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,557	18,933	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	28.8	55.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,460	5,625	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,025	2,440	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorBlocked in Hard · from the equator · Closer wins ↓	2.6° N	32.1° N	Would win