A little knowledge. An empire of 48.

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

41. 41
    Round 41Won47 countries · 1 life left

    TogovsMauritius

    Population: 8,223,850 vs 1,248,647 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mauritius.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Togo against Mauritius

    Category	Togo	Mauritius	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	56,785	2,040	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	8,223,850	1,248,647	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	3,572	29,403	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	144.8	612.1	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	986	828	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	56	177	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	8.9° N	20.3° S	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Won48 countries · 1 life left

    PeruvsBelize

    Coastline: 2,414 vs 386 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Belize.

    Other category comparisons 6 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Peru against Belize

    Category	Peru	Belize	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	1,285,216	22,966	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	33,845,617	411,106	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,042	13,741	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	26.3	17.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	6,746	1,124	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	2,414	386	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	12	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	13.0° S	17.0° N	Would win

43. 43
    Round 43Won49 countries · 1 life left

    JapanvsMozambique

    Coastline: 29,751 vs 2,470 km · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mozambique.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Japan against Mozambique

    Category	Japan	Mozambique	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	377,915	799,380	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	124,516,650	33,635,160	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	52,726	1,680	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	329.5	42.1	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,776	2,436	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	29,751	2,470	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	36.7° N	14.0° S	Would lose

44. 44
    Round 44Lost48 countries · 0 lives left

    UkrainevsColombia

    Area: 603,550 vs 1,138,910 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Ukraine.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Ukraine against Colombia

    Category	Ukraine	Colombia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	603,550	1,138,910	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	37,732,836	52,321,152	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	17,680	21,282	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	62.5	45.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,061	5,730	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,782	3,208	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	49.6° N	3.4° N	Would lose