The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four European 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 people living in cities in France, Italy, Germany and Spain between 1970 and 2040.

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it is clear that

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the proportion of the urban population increased in all four countries, with Germany remaining the highest and Spain the lowest over the period. In 1970, about 35% of Germany’s population lived in cities, higher than in any other country.

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figure rose steadily to 65% in 2000 and is predicted to reach 85% by 2040.

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, Italy’s urban population increased from 25% in 1970 to 50% by 2000, and is projected to rise

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to 70% by 2040, showing a consistently upward trend.

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, France had 30% in 1970 and

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rose gradually to 40% by 1990, before reaching 50% in 2040. Meanwhile, Spain started at the lowest point of 15% in 1970 but grew steadily throughout the years, and by the end of the

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it is expected to catch up with France at 50%, almost three times higher than its initial level.