The line graph demonstrates the proportion of people dwelling in urban areas in four distinct Asian countries between 1970 and 2020, with projections for the next two decades.
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it is clear that
the urban population for all countries had an upward trend. Linking Words
While
Malaysia is expected to have the highest percentage by 2040, Thailand is predicted to have the smallest proportion among others.
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To begin
with, the number of Malaysians living in cities was measured at 30% in 1970. After initial fluctuations, it rose significantly, reaching approximately 75% in 2020. Linking Words
Moreover
, it is predicted to climb markedly to about 85% by 2040. Linking Words
Similarly
, the figure for Indonesia started at almost 12% in 1970 and increased sharply to 50% in 2020. Linking Words
Additionally
, it is anticipated to grow notably at 60% by 2040.
Turning to the remaining regions, the figure for the Philippines recorded at 31% in 1970 and over the next 30 years, it experienced significant oscillations, reaching 45% in 2020. Linking Words
In addition
, it is speculated to surge to 50% over the next 20 years. In the same way, the population of Thailand started at around 19% in 1970 and showed a noticeable growth to 30% in 1990. Over the next 30 years, it stayed relatively stable, and it is projected to Linking Words
boost
remarkably, reaching nearly 50% by 2040.Verb problem
increase