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Types of migration

Push Factors

Pull Factors

Migration case studies which you need to know

What might the examiner ask?

Types of migration

Immigration	Moving into another country
Emigration	Moving out of a country
International	Moving from one country to another
Voluntary	Moving by choice
Forced	Having to move - reasons could include: war, famine, natural disaster, political asylum
Temporary/seasonal	Moving for a short period of time
Rural to urban	Moving from the countryside to the city
Urban to rural	Moving from the city to the countryside

Push Factors

This is when people are forced to move.

Pull Factors

This is when people choose to move.

Migration case studies which you need to know

Turks into Germany

Commonwealth Immigrants into the UK

What might the examiner ask?

1. Why do ethnic populations congregate together?
2. Why do ethnic populations congregate in the inner city?
3. What problems do ethnic populations experience?
4. Why have ethnic groups moved into a particular place?
5. What benefits do ethnic groups bring?