The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities form 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 given graph shows data about the proportion of the population residing in cities

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the

Philippines

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, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2020, and predictions for 2030 and 2040.

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it is clear that

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Malaysia shows the most significant increase,

while

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Thailand illustrates the least rise among the four countries.

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, the

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had a fluctuation during the given period. Looking at the graph more closely, one can see that Malaysia started its

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of 30% in 1970.

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, it surpassed the

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in 1980 and became the country where people live in cities the most.

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, it surged by 15% in 2000.

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it will reach 85%

at the end

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of the given period. Meanwhile, for Indonesia, it started

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lowest urban population rate in 1970.

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, it overtook Thailand and the

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in 2000 and 2010, respectively; it became the

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urban population rate country among them.