Syria (forced migration)

Question 1

Where is Syria?

Answer 1

It is a country in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean sea. Neighbouring countries include Iraq, Israel, Turkey and Jordan.

Question 2

Push Factors causing Syrians to migrate to Europe.

Answer 2

civil war
unemployment due to war
lack of food
forced migration
lack of access to clean water due to war

Question 3

Pull factors causing Syrians to migrate to Europe.

Answer 3

Opportunity to be safe from conflict.
Opportunity to have a better standard of living
Availability of public services - education, health, welfare.
Reliable source of food and water
Safe and secure shelter

Question 4

What are the positive impacts of Syrian migration to Europe for Syria.

Answer 4

less pressure on resources and aid
reduced risk of citizen targets
money can be sent back to friends and family in syria.

Question 5

What are the negative impacts of Syrian migration to Europe for Syria.

Answer 5

a reduction in the number of people available to work, resulting in restricted economic growth.
A loss of younger people more likely to migrate leaving behind an ageing population.

Question 6

What are the positive impacts of Syrian migration for the destination country.

Answer 6

greater cultural diversity
lower wage workforce to do the Jobs that local people do not want.
Opportunity to expierience Syrian culture

Question 7

What are the negative impacts of Syrian migration for the destination country.

Answer 7

greater pressure on services such as healthcare and education.
greater pressure on resources.