A little knowledge. An empire of 32.

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

    Republic of the CongovsAfghanistan

    Proximity to equator: 0.1° N vs 34.3° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Conquered Afghanistan.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Republic of the Congo against Afghanistan

    Category	Republic of the Congo	Afghanistan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	342,000	652,230	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	6,182,885	41,454,761	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	6,856	2,204	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	18.1	63.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,020	7,492	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	169	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	0.1° N	34.3° N	Would win

22. 22
    Round 22Lost32 countries · 3 lives left

    ZambiavsCambodia

    Proximity to equator: 14.7° S vs 12.6° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Returned to the world: Zambia.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Zambia against Cambodia

    Category	Zambia	Cambodia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	752,618	181,035	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	20,723,965	17,423,880	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	4,080	7,437	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	27.5	96.2	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,330	1,810	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	443	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	14.7° S	12.6° N	Would lose