A little knowledge. An empire of 68.

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 61Won69 countries · 2 lives left

    YemenvsSouth Africa

    Density: 74.6 vs 51.9 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered South Africa.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Yemen against South Africa

    Category	Yemen	South Africa	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	527,968	1,219,090	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	39,390,799	63,212,384	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Yemen: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Yemen.	Unavailable	15,212	Unavailable
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	74.6	51.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,666	3,450	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,906	2,798	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	15.3° N	30.2° S	Would win

62. 62
    Round 62Lost68 countries · 1 life left

    Timor-LestevsDominican Republic

    Highest peak: 2,963 vs 3,098 m · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Timor-Leste.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Timor-Leste against Dominican Republic

    Category	Timor-Leste	Dominican Republic	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	14,874	48,670	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	1,384,286	11,331,265	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,811	25,861	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	93.1	232.8	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	2,963	3,098	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	706	1,288	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	6	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	8.9° S	19.1° N	Would win