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In North America



Canada - Has wide ranging resources with a small population of only 28 million and a total area of 9,976 sq km. Relative to a density of 3 people per sq km

In South America



Venezuela - Has huge oil reserves that can rival the middle east, in addition to having vast reserves of coal, bauxite, iron and gold. With only a population of 20 million and a total area of 912, 050 sq km, relative to a density of 22 people per sq km.



Bolivia - Has newly discovered oil and natural gas deposits with gold, zinc and silver mines. With a small population of 8 million to a total area of 1,090,580 sq km relative to a density of 7 people per sq km.

In Africa



Libya - Huge oil reserves and was one of the leading oil exporters. With a population of only 6 million and a total area of 1,759,540 sq km relative to a density of 3 people per sq km.




Somalia - Huge potential for untapped oil and gas resources, with one of Africa's longest coast making Somalia rich in marine resources ((fish and salt))
Minerals with high potential include gold, Uranium, zinc, lead, manganese, aluminum, and graphite. There are areas with considerable groundwater accumulation.
With a population of between 7-8 million and a total area of 637,660 sq km relative to a density of 12 people per sq km.



Congo (Zaire) - Huge abundance of mineral wealth with a strong potential for hydro-electric power to supply the needs of the entire continent.
With a population of 42 million and a total area of 2,345,4110 sq km relative to a density of 18 people per sq km



Equatorial Guinea - Yet to be untapped oil and gas reserves. With a population of 400, 000 and a total area of 28, 050 sq km relative to a density of 14 people per sq km



Gabon - Already an oil producing nation with huge oil reserves still remaining.
With a population of 1.3 million of a total area of 267, 670 sq km relative to a density of 5 people per sq km



Angola - Has the potential to become one of Africa's richest countries. Already oil and diamonds are exported as main commodities.
Already an oil producing nation with huge oil reserves still remaining.
With a population of 10.3 million of a total area of 1,246,700sq km relative to a density of 8 people per sq km



Namibia - Already the 3rd wealthiest country in Africa. With a huge wealth in marine resources thanks to the length of its coast as well as mineral resources.
With a population of 1.6 million of a total area of 824,290 sq km relative to a density of 2 people per sq km



Botswana - Blessed with an abundance of precious minerals such a diamonds, copper, nickel and soda ash, Botswana already is starting to have a prosperous economy.
With a population of 1.4 million of a total area of 581,730 sq km relative to a density of 2 people per sq km

In Europe



Albania - Lying at the southwestern end of the Adriatic sea, Albania has untapped oil and gas reserves and growth rate has the potential to offset rudimentary infrastructure.
With a population of 3.3 million of a total area of 28, 750 sq km relative to a density of 120 people per sq km

In Australia and Oceania



Australia - Already having efficient mining and agricultural industries, as well as a successful tourist industry. Australia also has huge untapped mineral deposits and a pool of marine wealth.
With a population of 18 million of a total area of 7,686,850 sq km relative to a density of 2 people per sq km

I left out Asia

Please add any other countries with explanations as to why.