Migration Objective: Describe the factors influencing the density and distribution of population migration.

Define the following terms: Definition Migration The movement of people and a change of home External Migration International migration Internal Migration National migration Seasonal Migration For several months or several weeks Semi-permanent migration For several years.

Distribution of origin of migrants Mostly LEDC’s Countries affected by war Countries affected by natural disasters Political Instability and economic decline.

Permanent external migration West Indians to Britain, Permanent internal migration NE of Brazil to SE Semi-permanent external migration Migrant workers (Turks into Germany) Seasonal migration Holiday-makers, University Students, Mexican harvesters.

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka UK Commonwealth pact – 1940’s 7 Mexico No. From To Reason 1 Eastern Europe USA/Canada Forced migration – WW1 2 Britain Australia, SA, NZ White Australia policy. Encouraged by government. 3 Russia Siberia Forced migration – Communist regime 4 European Jews USA Forced migration – Holocaust 5 Turkey Germany Economic migrants 6 India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka UK Commonwealth pact – 1940’s 7 Mexico Open door policy – Rural workers 8 North Africa France Newly independent countries 9 West Indies Commonwealth pact – 1960’s 10 Ugandan Asians Forced migration – African Dictator 11 Vietnam USA, Australia , Malaysia Forced migration – War 1970’s

Polish workers into the UK Objective: Describe and suggest reasons for voluntary international population migrations.

In 2004, Poland and several other former Eastern European countries joined the EU. The UK and Rep. Of Ireland allowed unlimited immigration from the new members. This led to the largest influx of immigrats for centuries with over a 1 million migrant workers. (50% from Poland)

Watch the BBC report on migrant workers from Poland in the UK. Describe the recent pattern in Eastern European migration to the UK. Explain the main ‘pull factors’ in the UK, attracting so many Polish workers.