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 graph illustrates the percentage of

city

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dwellers in four different Asian countries over a 50-year period, with a forecast for 2030 and 2040.

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, all of the country's

city

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residents increased, with

Malaysia

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witnessing the most remarkable growth. In 1970, The Philippines and

Malaysia

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were the most urbanised countries, with almost one-third of each population residing in cities. By 1980,

Malaysia

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overtook the Philippines;

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, the latter reclaimed its top position by 1990 before falling by 10% in 2010. From 1990 onward,

Malaysia

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's

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population increased steeply and reached almost three-quarters by 2020. It is projected that over four-fifths of Malaysians will live in cities by 2040,

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only 45% of the Filipino populated urban areas, and it is estimated that their figure rise to over half by 2024. In terms of the least urbanised cities, Thailand and Indonesia comprised less than 20% at the beginning of the period.

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, the latter experienced a dramatic increase, from a low of over one-tenth in 1970 to half by the end of the given time. The percentage of Thai

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residents,

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, increased moderately, reaching under 30% in 2000 and remained unchanged for the following 20 years. Howbeit, with a projected increase, it will grow to a high of 45% by 2024.