A little knowledge. An empire of 38.

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

    CameroonvsTogo

    Area: 475,440 vs 56,785 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Togo.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Cameroon against Togo

    Category	Cameroon	Togo	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	475,440	56,785	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	28,372,687	8,223,850	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	5,415	3,572	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	59.7	144.8	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,045	986	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	402	56	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	4.5° N	8.9° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost32 countries · 3 lives left

    DjiboutivsKenya

    Density: 49.7 vs 95.4 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Djibouti.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Djibouti against Kenya

    Category	Djibouti	Kenya	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	23,200	580,367	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,152,944	55,339,003	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	7,232	6,322	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	49.7	95.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,021	5,199	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	314	536	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	11.4° N	0.4° N	Would lose

23. 23
    Round 23Won33 countries · 3 lives left

    FinlandvsGambia

    Wealth per person: 63,467 vs 3,292 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Gambia.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Finland against Gambia

    Category	Finland	Gambia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	338,145	11,300	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,583,911	2,697,845	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	63,467	3,292	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.5	238.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,328	63	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,250	80	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	63.3° N	13.6° N	Would lose

24. 24
    Round 24Lost32 countries · 2 lives left

    UruguayvsIndia

    Density: 19.2 vs 437.5 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Uruguay.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Uruguay against India

    Category	Uruguay	India	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	176,215	3,287,263	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,388,081	1,438,069,596	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	34,546	9,853	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	19.2	437.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	514	8,586	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	660	7,000	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	32.9° S	22.4° N	Would lose

25. 25
    Round 25Won33 countries · 2 lives left

    ArgentinavsUnited Kingdom

    Area: 2,780,400 vs 243,610 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered United Kingdom.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Argentina against United Kingdom

    Category	Argentina	United Kingdom	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	2,780,400	243,610	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	45,538,401	68,526,000	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	30,246	60,787	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.4	281.3	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	6,962	1,345	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	4,989	12,429	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	31.4° S	52.5° N	Would win

26. 26
    Round 26Won34 countries · 2 lives left

    PanamavsNigeria

    Wealth per person: 39,846 vs 8,712 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Nigeria.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Panama against Nigeria

    Category	Panama	Nigeria	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	75,420	923,768	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	4,458,759	227,882,945	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	39,846	8,712	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	59.1	246.7	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,475	2,419	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,490	853	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	8.4° N	9.4° N	Would win

27. 27
    Round 27Won35 countries · 2 lives left

    New ZealandvsNiger

    Wealth per person: 54,950 vs 1,903 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Niger.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for New Zealand against Niger

    Category	New Zealand	Niger	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	268,838	1,267,000	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,200,000	26,159,867	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	54,950	1,903	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.3	20.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,724	2,022	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	15,134	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.3° S	17.6° N	Would lose

28. 28
    Round 28Won36 countries · 2 lives left

    MongoliavsBosnia and Herzegovina

    Area: 1,564,116 vs 51,197 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Mongolia against Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Category	Mongolia	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,564,116	51,197	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,481,145	3,185,073	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	18,020	23,376	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	2.2	62.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,374	2,386	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	20	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	46.0° N	44.1° N	Would lose

29. 29
    Round 29Won37 countries · 2 lives left

    JapanvsKenya

    Wealth per person: 52,726 vs 6,322 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Kenya.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Japan against Kenya

    Category	Japan	Kenya	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	377,915	580,367	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	124,516,650	55,339,003	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	52,726	6,322	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	329.5	95.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,776	5,199	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	29,751	536	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	36.7° N	0.4° N	Would lose

30. 30
    Round 30Won38 countries · 2 lives left

    BahrainvsColombia

    Wealth per person: 64,224 vs 21,282 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Colombia.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Bahrain against Colombia

    Category	Bahrain	Colombia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	760	1,138,910	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,577,059	52,321,152	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	64,224	21,282	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	2,075.1	45.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	135	5,730	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	161	3,208	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	26.0° N	3.4° N	Would lose

31. 31
    Round 31Won39 countries · 2 lives left

    BoliviavsGuinea-Bissau

    Area: 1,098,581 vs 36,125 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Guinea-Bissau.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Bolivia against Guinea-Bissau

    Category	Bolivia	Guinea-Bissau	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,098,581	36,125	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	12,244,159	2,153,339	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	12,903	2,956	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	11.1	59.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	6,542	277	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	350	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	9	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	16.7° S	12.1° N	Would lose

32. 32
    Round 32Won40 countries · 2 lives left

    ZimbabwevsSomalia

    Wealth per person: 5,796 vs 1,557 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Somalia.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Zimbabwe against Somalia

    Category	Zimbabwe	Somalia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	390,757	637,657	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	16,340,822	18,358,615	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	5,796	1,557	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	41.8	28.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,592	2,460	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	3,025	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	6	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	19.0° S	2.6° N	Would lose

33. 33
    Round 33Lost39 countries · 1 life left

    IranvsMexico

    Density: 55.0 vs 66.0 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Iran.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Iran against Mexico

    Category	Iran	Mexico	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,648,195	1,964,375	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	90,608,707	129,739,759	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	18,933	25,188	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	55.0	66.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5,625	5,636	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,440	9,330	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	32.1° N	23.5° N	Would lose

34. 34
    Round 34Lost38 countries · 0 lives left

    North KoreavsEl Salvador

    Density: 219.2 vs 299.9 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: North Korea.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for North Korea against El Salvador

    Category	North Korea	El Salvador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	120,538	21,041	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	26,418,204	6,309,624	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑North Korea: World Bank has no 2023 figure for North Korea.	Unavailable	12,667	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	219.2	299.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,744	2,730	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,495	307	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	9	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	39.9° N	13.9° N	Would lose