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

the graph below gives an information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions from 2030 and 2040. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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The line graph shows the percentage of the population of people living in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia from 1970 to 2020 and the projected growth by 2040.
overall
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, all the four countries experienced an upward trend by the end of the period.
While
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the Philippines was the most populated country at the beginning of the period, Malaysia's growth rate outnumbered it by the end of the projected period. In 1970, the Philippines had about 32% of the total population.
this
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figure rose gradually until it reached its highest point at approximately half and saw some fluctuations.
However
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, it is estimated to reach a value of around 50% in 2040 which is lower as compared to Malaysia which was
initially
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at exactly 30% and grew gradually until it became the most populated country by 2040 with a figure of around four-fifths. Indonesia and Thailand
also
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saw a similar trend from 1970 to 2000 with a figure of less than one-
third,
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however
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, Indonesia's growth outnumbered that of Thailand in 2010 (approximately 41%) and is expected to be the second-largest city by 2040 (closely 60%).
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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "however".
Vocabulary: The word "figure" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "trend" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "growth" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "reached" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "approximately" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "gradually" was used 2 times.
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