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is Migration? What are the main types of migration? Push and
Pull factors Migration into Europe  [ image - migrant workers in
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is Migration?  Migration is the movement of people from one
place to another.  What are the main types of migration?
Migration can be permanent, temporary, voluntary or forced. It
can be international or internal.  Push and Pull factors
Migration can occur as result of push and pull factors.  Push
factors are those which force a person to move. This can include
drought, famine, lack of jobs, over population and civil war.
Pull factors are those which encourage a person to move. These
include a chance of a better job, better education, a better
standard of living.  Migration into Europe  Coming soon!  Online
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