A little knowledge. An empire of 47.

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

41. 41
    Round 41Won47 countries · 1 life left

    SyriavsSomalia

    Flag colours: 4 vs 2 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Somalia.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Syria against Somalia

    Category	Syria	Somalia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	187,437	637,657	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	23,594,623	18,358,615	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Syria: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Syria.	Unavailable	1,557	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	125.9	28.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,814	2,460	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	193	3,025	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	35.0° N	2.6° N	Would lose

42. 42
    Round 42Won48 countries · 1 life left

    United KingdomvsEl Salvador

    Area: 243,610 vs 21,041 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered El Salvador.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for United Kingdom against El Salvador

    Category	United Kingdom	El Salvador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	243,610	21,041	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	68,526,000	6,309,624	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	60,787	12,667	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	281.3	299.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,345	2,730	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	12,429	307	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	9	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	52.5° N	13.9° N	Would lose

43. 43
    Round 43Lost47 countries · 0 lives left

    MalaysiavsSpain

    Coastline: 4,675 vs 4,964 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Malaysia.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Malaysia against Spain

    Category	Malaysia	Spain	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	329,847	505,370	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	35,126,298	48,352,528	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	36,497	55,661	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	106.5	95.7	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,095	3,718	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4,675	4,964	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	10	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	4.4° N	40.0° N	Would win