Key words Flashcards
Migration
The movement of people from one place to another eg. The Nennet tribe migrates across Siberia during the year
Immigration
The movement of people of people from a country into another eg. Moving from Mexico into US
Emigration
The movement of people out of a country to live in another eg. Emigrating from UK to Spain
Net migration
The difference in the number of immigrants and emigrants eg. In 2014, UK had a net migration gain of 320,000
Economic migrant
A person who moves from a country, including a change of residence, to improve job opportunities or standard of life eg. In 2009, 500,000 Eastern European workers moved to UK
Migrant remittances
Money sent home by migrants to families and friends between countries eg. Philippines
Refugee
A person who has moved out of their home country because of genuine fear of death or persecution.
Asylum seekers
A person who seeks entry to another country by coming to be a refugee
Reasons why UK residents move abroad x3
- Employment opportunities such as managerial positions
- Retirement due to high UK house prices and better climate abroad
- Family reunification
How many Brits live abroad
About 5.5 million or 1 in 10
Inter-regional migration
Moving from one region to another
Intra-regional migration
Moving within the same region
