A little knowledge. An empire of 14.

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

1. 1
   Round 1Won13 countries · 4 lives left

   EritreavsVanuatu

   Population: 3,470,390 vs 320,409 people · Higher wins ↑

   Conquered Vanuatu.

   Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

   All eight categories for Eritrea against Vanuatu

   Category	Eritrea	Vanuatu	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	117,600	12,189	Would win
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	3,470,390	320,409	Would win
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑Eritrea: World Bank has no 2023 figure for Eritrea.	Unavailable	4,202	Unavailable
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	29.5	26.3	Would win
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,018	1,877	Would win
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	2,234	2,528	Would lose
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	4	Would tie
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	16.0° N	15.4° S	Would lose

2. 2
   Round 2Won14 countries · 4 lives left

   MongoliavsTürkiye

   Area: 1,564,116 vs 783,562 km² · Higher wins ↑

   Conquered Türkiye.

   Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

   All eight categories for Mongolia against Türkiye

   Category	Mongolia	Türkiye	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,564,116	783,562	Would win
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,481,145	85,325,965	Would lose
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	18,020	43,196	Would lose
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	2.2	108.9	Would lose
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,374	5,137	Would lose
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	7,200	Would lose
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	46.0° N	39.1° N	Would lose

3. 3
   Round 3Won15 countries · 4 lives left

   NepalvsCentral African Republic

   Highest peak: 8,849 vs 1,410 m · Higher wins ↑

   Conquered Central African Republic.

   Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

   All eight categories for Nepal against Central African Republic

   Category	Nepal	Central African Republic	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	147,181	622,984	Would lose
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	29,694,614	5,152,421	Would win
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	5,400	1,258	Would win
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	201.8	8.3	Would win
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	8,849	1,410	Would win
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	0	Would tie
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	5	Would lose
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	29.0° N	7.0° N	Would lose

4. 4
   Round 4Lost14 countries · 3 lives left

   FinlandvsFrance

   Coastline: 1,250 vs 3,427 km · Higher wins ↑

   Returned to the world: Finland.

   Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

   All eight categories for Finland against France

   Category	Finland	France	Result
   Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	338,145	551,500	Would lose
   Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,583,911	65,925,961	Would lose
   Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	63,467	60,927	Would win
   Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	16.5	119.5	Would lose
   Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,328	4,810	Would lose
   Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	1,250	3,427	Would lose
   Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
   Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	63.3° N	46.7° N	Would lose