The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line chart illustrates how many people live in cities in 4 countries between 1970 and 2020 and gives a prediction about their population in the next 1 and 2 decades.

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, what stands out from the graph is that all countries saw an increase in citizens. Another striking factor is that Malaysia is the country that has the highest increase in population growth. In 1970, the Philippines had the highest proportion of residents living in cities at 30% and

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it is predicted that will have approximately 55% in 2040. When it comes to Malaysia, it saw a significant increase when its figure was 30% in 1970 and

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rise until it is predicted to reach more than 80% in 2040.

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, Indonesia experienced the same trend when it is predicted to reach more than 60% In 2040

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its figure was nearly 15% in 1970. Another prominent of

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data is that Thailand is predicted to be the lowest when compared to the remaining

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its figure in 2040 will be at 50%, about 30% higher than the

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70 years.