The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040.

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The graph presents urbanization trends in four Asian countries: the
Philippines
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, Malaysia, Thailand, and
Indonesia
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, from 1970 to 2040. All four countries show a significant increase in urban population over
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period. In 1970,
Indonesia
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had the lowest urban population percentage, around 15%,
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the
Philippines
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had the highest at about 25%. By 2020,
Indonesia
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's urban population had significantly grown to around 55%,
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the
Philippines
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had reached nearly 70%. Malaysia and Thailand, which started with similar urbanization levels in 1970,
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experienced substantial growth, reaching around 75% and 60%, respectively, by 2020. Predictions for 2030 and 2040 indicate
further
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urbanization. All countries are expected to surpass the 70% mark, with the
Philippines
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and Malaysia projected to reach around 80% and 85%, respectively.
Indonesia
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and Thailand are anticipated to have urban populations exceeding 75%.
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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "while".
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Vocabulary: Replace the words philippines, indonesia with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "reached" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "around" was used 4 times.
Vocabulary: The word "significant" was used 2 times.
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