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

The provided line graph illustrates the

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trends among Asian populations from the

Philippines

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, Malaysia,

Thailand

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, and Indonesia over the period from 1970 to 2020, with projections extending to 2040. Data is presented in terms of the percentage of each nation's

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residing in urban areas.

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, all four nations experienced a notable increase in urban

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percentages throughout the observed period, with projections indicating a continued upward trajectory through 2040. Notably,

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rates varied among the nations, with the

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exhibiting the highest percentage and

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the lowest. Malaysia's urban

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stood at approximately 30% in 1970, experiencing a gradual increase over two decades before witnessing a substantial surge, surpassing 80% by the end of the period.

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sharp rise positioned Malaysia as the leading nation in

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rates.

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, Indonesia witnessed significant

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, starting from around 15% in 1970 and climbing to approximately 55% by 2040, ranking second among the four nations.

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the

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and

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also

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showed growth in urban

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percentages, their rates of change were comparatively moderate. The

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began with the highest percentage, just above 30%, and is projected to reach close to 50% by 2040.

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, starting at nearly 20%, is anticipated to surpass 40% by the same year.