A little knowledge. An empire of 26.

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 21Lost27 countries · 1 life left

    AfghanistanvsBrazil

    Population: 41,454,761 vs 211,140,729 people · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Afghanistan.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Afghanistan against Brazil

    Category	Afghanistan	Brazil	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	652,230	8,515,770	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	41,454,761	211,140,729	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,204	21,193	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	63.6	24.8	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	7,492	2,994	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	7,491	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	5	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	34.3° N	12.6° S	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Lost26 countries · 0 lives left

    BelizevsSierra Leone

    Proximity to equator: 17.0° N vs 8.7° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Returned to the world: Belize.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Belize against Sierra Leone

    Category	Belize	Sierra Leone	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	22,966	71,740	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	411,106	8,460,512	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	13,741	3,371	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	17.9	117.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,124	1,948	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	386	402	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	12	3	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	17.0° N	8.7° N	Would lose