A little knowledge. An empire of 46.

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

    IraqvsAlbania

    Area: 438,317 vs 28,748 km² · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Albania.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Iraq against Albania

    Category	Iraq	Albania	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	438,317	28,748	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	45,074,049	2,411,658	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	14,665	24,848	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	102.8	83.9	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,611	2,764	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	58	362	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	4	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	33.3° N	40.7° N	Would win

42. 42
    Round 42Lost46 countries · 0 lives left

    GreecevsJapan

    Proximity to equator: 39.8° N vs 36.7° N from the equator · Closer wins ↓

    Returned to the world: Greece.

    Other category comparisons 0 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Greece against Japan

    Category	Greece	Japan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	131,957	377,915	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	10,407,351	124,516,650	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	42,614	52,726	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	78.9	329.5	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,917	3,776	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	13,676	29,751	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	2	2	Would tie
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓ · Chosen	39.8° N	36.7° N	Would lose