A little knowledge. An empire of 35.

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

    PeruvsIndonesia

    Highest peak: 6,746 vs 4,884 m · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Indonesia.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Peru against Indonesia

    Category	Peru	Indonesia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,285,216	1,904,569	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	33,845,617	281,190,067	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,042	15,428	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	26.3	147.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	6,746	4,884	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,414	54,716	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	2	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.0° S	1.0° S	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Won34 countries · 4 lives left

    Solomon IslandsvsQatar

    Coastline: 5,313 vs 563 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Qatar.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Solomon Islands against Qatar

    Category	Solomon Islands	Qatar	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,896	11,586	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	800,005	2,656,032	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,599	129,025	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	27.7	229.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,335	103	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	5,313	563	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	9.6° S	25.1° N	Would win

23. 23
    Round 23Won35 countries · 4 lives left

    RomaniavsPanama

    Population: 19,061,062 vs 4,458,759 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Panama.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Romania against Panama

    Category	Romania	Panama	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	238,391	75,420	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	19,061,062	4,458,759	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	45,982	39,846	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	80.0	59.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,544	3,475	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	225	2,490	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.7° N	8.4° N	Would lose

24. 24
    Round 24Won36 countries · 4 lives left

    AfghanistanvsLaos

    Population: 41,454,761 vs 7,664,993 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Laos.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Afghanistan against Laos

    Category	Afghanistan	Laos	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	652,230	236,800	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	41,454,761	7,664,993	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,204	9,299	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	63.6	32.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	7,492	2,817	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	0	Would tie
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	5	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	34.3° N	19.6° N	Would lose

25. 25
    Round 25Lost35 countries · 3 lives left

    MozambiquevsOman

    Highest peak: 2,436 vs 3,004 m · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Mozambique.

    Other category comparisons 6 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Mozambique against Oman

    Category	Mozambique	Oman	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	799,380	309,500	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	33,635,160	5,049,269	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,680	41,980	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	42.1	16.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	2,436	3,004	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,470	2,092	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	5	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	14.0° S	22.1° N	Would win