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Out of lives

A little knowledge. An empire of 161.

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157 rounds of instinct, surprises, and discovery. This is how the journey unfolded.

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Untimed expedition · Data edition 01051846d672

152Wins

4Losses

1Ties

Explore the final empire · 161 countries

The path through the world

One choice at a time.

157 rounds

Where it began · 12 countries

Kenya · Oman · Solomon Islands · Bahrain · Morocco · Kuwait · Bulgaria · Peru · Guyana · Syria · New Zealand · Mexico

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

Round 41Won51 countries · 3 lives left

OmanvsCanada

Proximity to equator: 22.1° N vs 58.8° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered Canada.

Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

All eight categories for Oman against Canada
Category	Oman	Canada	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	309,500	9,984,670	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,049,269	40,049,088	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	41,980	64,962	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.3	4.0	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,004	5,959	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,092	202,080	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	22.1° N	58.8° N	Would win

Round 42Won52 countries · 3 lives left

Republic of the CongovsSouth Korea

Proximity to equator: 0.1° N vs 36.3° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered South Korea.

Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

All eight categories for Republic of the Congo against South Korea
Category	Republic of the Congo	South Korea	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	342,000	99,720	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	6,182,885	51,712,619	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	6,856	57,430	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	18.1	518.6	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,020	1,950	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	169	2,413	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	0.1° N	36.3° N	Would win

Round 43Won53 countries · 3 lives left

UruguayvsBelgium

Proximity to equator: 32.9° S vs 50.8° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered Belgium.

Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

All eight categories for Uruguay against Belgium
Category	Uruguay	Belgium	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	176,215	30,528	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,388,081	11,779,946	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	34,546	72,630	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.2	385.9	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	514	694	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	660	66.5	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	32.9° S	50.8° N	Would win

Round 44Won54 countries · 3 lives left

Equatorial GuineavsMozambique

Proximity to equator: 1.6° N vs 14.0° S from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered Mozambique.

Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

All eight categories for Equatorial Guinea against Mozambique
Category	Equatorial Guinea	Mozambique	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,051	799,380	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,847,549	33,635,160	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	16,997	1,680	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	65.9	42.1	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,008	2,436	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	296	2,470	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	8	5	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	1.6° N	14.0° S	Would win

Round 45Won55 countries · 3 lives left

Solomon IslandsvsDR Congo

Coastline: 5,313 vs 37 km · Higher wins ↑

Conquered DR Congo.

Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

All eight categories for Solomon Islands against DR Congo
Category	Solomon Islands	DR Congo	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,896	2,344,858	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	800,005	105,789,731	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,599	1,732	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	27.7	45.1	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,335	5,110	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	5,313	37	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	9.6° S	1.9° S	Would lose

Round 46Won56 countries · 3 lives left

Costa RicavsNicaragua

Coastline: 1,290 vs 910 km · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Nicaragua.

Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

All eight categories for Costa Rica against Nicaragua
Category	Costa Rica	Nicaragua	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	51,100	130,370	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,105,525	6,823,613	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	29,248	8,327	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	99.9	52.3	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,819	2,085	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,290	910	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	10	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	10.1° N	12.6° N	Would win

Round 47Won57 countries · 3 lives left

BurundivsPalestine

Proximity to equator: 3.4° S vs 32.1° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered Palestine.

Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

All eight categories for Burundi against Palestine
Category	Burundi	Palestine	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	27,830	6,220	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	13,689,450	5,165,775	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,147	6,179	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	491.9	830.5	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,685	1,020	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	40	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	3.4° S	32.1° N	Would win

Round 48Won58 countries · 3 lives left

IndiavsJapan

Population: 1,438,069,596 vs 124,516,650 people · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Japan.

Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

All eight categories for India against Japan
Category	India	Japan	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	3,287,263	377,915	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,438,069,596	124,516,650	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	9,853	52,726	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	437.5	329.5	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	8,586	3,776	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	7,000	29,751	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	22.4° N	36.7° N	Would win

Round 49Won59 countries · 3 lives left

BahrainvsKyrgyzstan

Wealth per person: 64,224 vs 7,304 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Kyrgyzstan.

Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

All eight categories for Bahrain against Kyrgyzstan
Category	Bahrain	Kyrgyzstan	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	760	199,951	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,577,059	7,099,750	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	64,224	7,304	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	2,075.1	35.5	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	135	7,439	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	161	0	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	2	Would tie
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	26.0° N	41.7° N	Would win

Round 50Won60 countries · 3 lives left

NepalvsDenmark

Highest peak: 8,849 vs 171 m · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Denmark.

Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

All eight categories for Nepal against Denmark
Category	Nepal	Denmark	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	147,181	43,094	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	29,694,614	5,946,952	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	5,400	77,425	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	201.8	138.0	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	8,849	171	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	7,314	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.0° N	55.9° N	Would win

Round 51Won61 countries · 3 lives left

IrelandvsLebanon

Wealth per person: 133,440 vs 12,585 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Lebanon.

Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

All eight categories for Ireland against Lebanon
Category	Ireland	Lebanon	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	70,273	10,400	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,311,538	5,773,493	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	133,440	12,585	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	75.6	555.1	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,041	3,088	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,448	225	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	53.1° N	34.2° N	Would lose

Round 52Won62 countries · 3 lives left

SpainvsSwitzerland

Area: 505,370 vs 41,277 km² · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Switzerland.

Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

All eight categories for Spain against Switzerland
Category	Spain	Switzerland	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	505,370	41,277	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	48,352,528	8,888,822	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	55,661	93,940	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	95.7	215.3	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,718	4,634	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	4,964	0	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	10	2	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.0° N	46.7° N	Would win

Round 53Won63 countries · 3 lives left

MoroccovsAfghanistan

Proximity to equator: 31.9° N vs 34.3° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

Conquered Afghanistan.

Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

All eight categories for Morocco against Afghanistan
Category	Morocco	Afghanistan	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	446,550	652,230	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	37,712,505	41,454,761	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	9,903	2,204	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	84.5	63.6	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,165	7,492	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,835	0	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	5	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	31.9° N	34.3° N	Would win

Round 54Won64 countries · 3 lives left

LithuaniavsBangladesh

Wealth per person: 52,720 vs 9,155 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Bangladesh.

Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

All eight categories for Lithuania against Bangladesh
Category	Lithuania	Bangladesh	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	65,300	148,460	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,871,585	171,466,990	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	52,720	9,155	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	44.0	1,155.0	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	294	1,060	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	90	580	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	55.1° N	24.3° N	Would lose

Round 55Won65 countries · 3 lives left

United KingdomvsVanuatu

Wealth per person: 60,787 vs 4,202 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Vanuatu.

Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

All eight categories for United Kingdom against Vanuatu
Category	United Kingdom	Vanuatu	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	243,610	12,189	Would win
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	68,526,000	320,409	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	60,787	4,202	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	281.3	26.3	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,345	1,877	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	12,429	2,528	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	52.5° N	15.4° S	Would lose

Round 56Won66 countries · 3 lives left

RomaniavsCôte d’Ivoire

Wealth per person: 45,982 vs 7,243 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Côte d’Ivoire.

Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

All eight categories for Romania against Côte d’Ivoire
Category	Romania	Côte d’Ivoire	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	238,391	322,463	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	19,061,062	31,165,654	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	45,982	7,243	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	80.0	96.6	Would lose
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,544	1,752	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	225	515	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.7° N	7.5° N	Would lose

Round 57Won67 countries · 3 lives left

KuwaitvsMongolia

Wealth per person: 53,083 vs 18,020 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Mongolia.

Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

All eight categories for Kuwait against Mongolia
Category	Kuwait	Mongolia	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	17,818	1,564,116	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	4,853,420	3,481,145	Would win
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	53,083	18,020	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	272.4	2.2	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	300	4,374	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	499	0	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	3	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.4° N	46.0° N	Would win

Round 58Won68 countries · 3 lives left

Sri LankavsThailand

Density: 335.9 vs 139.7 per km² · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Thailand.

Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

All eight categories for Sri Lanka against Thailand
Category	Sri Lanka	Thailand	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	65,610	513,120	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	22,037,000	71,702,435	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	14,512	23,598	Would lose
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	335.9	139.7	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,524	2,565	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,340	3,219	Would lose
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	5	3	Would win
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	7.1° N	15.5° N	Would win

Round 59Won69 countries · 3 lives left

SingaporevsEthiopia

Wealth per person: 144,728 vs 3,063 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Ethiopia.

Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

All eight categories for Singapore against Ethiopia
Category	Singapore	Ethiopia	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	719	1,104,300	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,917,648	128,691,692	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	144,728	3,063	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	8,230.4	116.5	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	166	4,550	Would lose
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	193	0	Would win
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	4	Would lose
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	1.4° N	8.5° N	Would win

Round 60Won70 countries · 3 lives left

ArmeniavsBurkina Faso

Wealth per person: 21,552 vs 2,762 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

Conquered Burkina Faso.

Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

All eight categories for Armenia against Burkina Faso
Category	Armenia	Burkina Faso	Result
Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	29,743	274,200	Would lose
Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,964,300	23,025,776	Would lose
Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	21,552	2,762	Would win
Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	99.7	84.0	Would win
Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,090	749	Would win
Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	0	Would tie
Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.6° N	12.8° N	Would lose

A little knowledge. An empire of 161.

One choice at a time.

OmanvsCanada

Republic of the CongovsSouth Korea

UruguayvsBelgium

Equatorial GuineavsMozambique

Solomon IslandsvsDR Congo

Costa RicavsNicaragua

BurundivsPalestine

IndiavsJapan

BahrainvsKyrgyzstan

NepalvsDenmark

IrelandvsLebanon

SpainvsSwitzerland

MoroccovsAfghanistan

LithuaniavsBangladesh

United KingdomvsVanuatu

RomaniavsCôte d’Ivoire

KuwaitvsMongolia

Sri LankavsThailand

SingaporevsEthiopia

ArmeniavsBurkina Faso

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