Emigration

Emigration is the action and the phenomenon of leaving one's native country to settle abroad. There are many reasons why people might choose to emigrate. Some for political or economic reasons. Some might have found a spouse while visiting another country and emigrate to be with them. Many older people living in rich nations with cold climates will choose to move to warmer climates when they retire.

Pull factors

• Adventure,
• Higher incomes,
• Better medical facilities,
• Better education facilities,
• Family reasons,
• Political stability,
• Religious tolerance,
• Often these are based on perceptions rather than realistic information,

If the migration is dominated by pull factors, it is voluntary migration. If it is based on push factors it is forced migration.

Related Topics:
Voluntary migration - Forced migration

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