A little knowledge. An empire of 66.

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

61. 61
    Round 61Won67 countries · 1 life left

    TajikistanvsEswatini

    Highest peak: 7,495 vs 1,862 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Eswatini.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Tajikistan against Eswatini

    Category	Tajikistan	Eswatini	Result
    AreaBlocked in Hard · km² · Higher wins ↑	144,100	17,364	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,389,799	1,230,506	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,968	11,309	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	72.1	70.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	7,495	1,862	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	0	Would tie
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	38.3° N	26.6° S	Would lose

62. 62
    Round 62Lost66 countries · 0 lives left

    Equatorial GuineavsEritrea

    Highest peak: 3,008 vs 3,018 m · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Equatorial Guinea.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Equatorial Guinea against Eritrea

    Category	Equatorial Guinea	Eritrea	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,051	117,600	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,847,549	3,470,390	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Eritrea: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Eritrea.	16,997	Unavailable	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	65.9	29.5	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,008	3,018	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	296	2,234	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	8	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorBlocked in Hard · from the equator · Closer wins ↓	1.6° N	16.0° N	Would win