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 graph illustrates information about the percentage of urban people in four Asian countries from 1970 to 2020, and predictions for 2030 and 2040. We can clearly see that

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each country’s figures increased remarkably during the period. People predicted that Malaysia

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have the

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largest

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population living in cities in 2040.

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, Indonesia started with above 10% in 1970,

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had the lowest percentage among

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countries. The

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rose significantly,

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exceeded

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in 2000 and

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in 2010. It reached 50% in 2020 and will reach above 60% in 2040. Malaysia began with 30% at first and

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increased strongly until now. Experts predicted that it will

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approximatly 80% in 2040.

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a remarkable growth. It started at above 30% in 1970, increased until 1990 and

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dropped slightly until 2010.

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, the

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rose and will reach approxiamately 55% in 2040. Thailand had below 20% of the population living in cities in 1970. The percentage increased gradually and will reach below 50% in 2040.