A little knowledge. An empire of 86.

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

81. 81
    Round 81Won87 countries · 1 life left

    PanamavsUganda

    Wealth per person: 39,846 vs 3,100 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Uganda.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Panama against Uganda

    Category	Panama	Uganda	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	75,420	241,038	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	4,458,759	48,656,601	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	39,846	3,100	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	59.1	201.9	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,475	5,110	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,490	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	5	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	8.4° N	2.0° N	Would lose

82. 82
    Round 82Lost86 countries · 0 lives left

    SurinamevsEcuador

    Flag colours: 4 vs 11 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Suriname.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Suriname against Ecuador

    Category	Suriname	Ecuador	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	163,820	283,561	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	628,886	17,980,083	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	21,128	15,907	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	3.8	63.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,230	6,267	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	386	2,237	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	4	11	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	4.1° N	1.2° S	Would lose