A little knowledge. An empire of 91.

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 81Won89 countries · 2 lives left

    BotswanavsIceland

    Area: 581,730 vs 103,000 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Iceland.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Botswana against Iceland

    Category	Botswana	Iceland	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	581,730	103,000	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,480,244	385,663	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	21,029	82,257	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	4.3	3.7	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,495	2,110	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	4,970	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	22.1° S	64.7° N	Would win

82. 82
    Round 82Won90 countries · 2 lives left

    HaitivsPapua New Guinea

    Density: 419.4 vs 22.4 per km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Papua New Guinea.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Haiti against Papua New Guinea

    Category	Haiti	Papua New Guinea	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	27,750	462,840	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	11,637,398	10,389,635	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	3,265	4,672	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	419.4	22.4	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,674	4,509	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	1,771	5,152	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	7	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	19.2° N	5.5° S	Would lose

83. 83
    Round 83Won91 countries · 2 lives left

    Central African RepublicvsTanzania

    Flag colours: 5 vs 4 colours · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Tanzania.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Central African Republic against Tanzania

    Category	Central African Republic	Tanzania	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	622,984	947,300	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,152,421	66,617,606	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,258	4,022	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	8.3	70.3	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	1,410	5,895	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	1,424	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	5	4	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	7.0° N	5.5° S	Would lose

84. 84
    Round 84Won92 countries · 2 lives left

    SomaliavsGabon

    Area: 637,657 vs 267,667 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Gabon.

    Other category comparisons 4 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Somalia against Gabon

    Category	Somalia	Gabon	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	637,657	267,667	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	18,358,615	2,484,789	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,557	20,773	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	28.8	9.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,460	1,050	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,025	885	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	3	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	2.6° N	0.6° S	Would lose

85. 85
    Round 85Lost91 countries · 1 life left

    AlbaniavsUnited Arab Emirates

    Coastline: 362 vs 1,318 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Albania.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Albania against United Arab Emirates

    Category	Albania	United Arab Emirates	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	28,748	83,600	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	2,411,658	10,483,751	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	24,848	78,020	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	83.9	125.4	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,764	1,905	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	362	1,318	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	40.7° N	23.5° N	Would lose

86. 86
    Round 86Won92 countries · 1 life left

    FrancevsPhilippines

    Wealth per person: 60,927 vs 10,995 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Philippines.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for France against Philippines

    Category	France	Philippines	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	551,500	300,000	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	65,925,961	114,891,199	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	60,927	10,995	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	119.5	383.0	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	4,810	2,954	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	3,427	36,289	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	46.7° N	17.0° N	Would lose

87. 87
    Round 87Lost91 countries · 0 lives left

    SlovakiavsRomania

    Wealth per person: 45,865 vs 45,982 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Slovakia.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Slovakia against Romania

    Category	Slovakia	Romania	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	49,035	238,391	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,426,740	19,061,062	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	45,865	45,982	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	110.7	80.0	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,655	2,544	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	225	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	3	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	48.7° N	45.7° N	Would lose