Rankings: GabonUgandaLiberiaMozambiqueDemocratic Republic of CongoNiger#1. Gabon Gabon is a small country with a population of 1.5 million. Its population is expected to double in 25 years. It is one of the most urbanized countries in Africa and, as such, also has the highest energy consumption per capita in Africa. The oil resources allow the small population to have a high per capita GNP of $14,500 (much higher than the other 6 countries). In addition to oil, it currently has a large amount of hardwood and untapped deposits of uranium, manganese and iron ore. These untapped resources could allow the country to sustain itself once its oil reserves are exhausted. The construction of the Trans-Gabon Railway paved the way for the exploitation of rare woods within the rainforest. Even in Gabon the standard of living is very good (relatively speaking). The fertility rate is 4.6 and infant mortality is only 49.9 per thousand, significantly lower than the other 6 countries. There is a natural increase in the population of 2.8%. 65-80% of the population has safe drinking water and the literacy rate of 63.2% is about the average of the 6 countries. Healthcare is among the best in Africa due to investments in the healthcare sector. There is one doctor for every 28,000 people. Heart and diarrheal diseases, pneumonia and accidents are the main causes of death. Although evidence shows there is no food shortage, 20% of children under five are malnourished. The country currently has a multi-party democracy (so the people have a say in the government). The government encouraged population growth due to its small size and signed the 1992 Climate Change Treaty.#3. LiberiaLiberia is a small country on the coast of West Africa......middle of paper......d disease rates by educating them on how to prevent the spread of disease. It will create a more equitable and sustainable country as a whole. Fund more reforestation programs. Women have to look for firewood 3 hours a day, if not more. This is only because trees to use as firewood are hard to find. By financing more reforestation programs, deforested areas will return to forest. While the effects may not be felt immediately, once the planted seeds grow into trees, this will reduce the number of hours women have to search for firewood, creating a more sustainable future. Improve health care conditions. Another reason mortality rates and infant mortality rates are so high is because health care is poor. By improving healthcare, the diseases plaguing the country can be reduced and the population can increase. This will also create a more sustainable future.