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

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. 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)

8. 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.