Migration

Definitions

 migration: permanent (longer than 1 year) change of residence of an individual/group of individuals  international migration: movement of people from one country to another for the minimum of one year  emigrant: leaving a country  immigrant: moving into country ...

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Rural-urban migration

• causes: poverty, low wages, hard/boring jobs, not enough jobs, poor amenities and services in rural area. economic development in rural improves healthcare and water supply which reduces death rate and increases population growth and population pressure results in...

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International migration

Voluntary and forced movements • Main voluntary movements: students/workers moving for longer than a year but not entire life. globalisation, improved transport and info and reduced barriers have helped to increase numbers. female numbers increased and make up 50% of...

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