Emigration refers to the act of leaving one's country to permanently settle in another. It involves individuals or groups moving out of a country due to various reasons such as seeking better economic opportunities, escaping political unrest, or joining family members abroad.
Think of emigration like switching schools. Just as students leave one school to attend another, people emigrate from their home country to start a new life in a different place.
Immigration: The opposite of emigration, immigration is when individuals or groups move into a new country with the intention of residing there permanently.
Push Factors: These are the factors that drive people away from their home country and contribute to emigration. Examples include poverty, unemployment, political instability, and discrimination.
Pull Factors: These are the factors that attract people to a particular destination and encourage them to emigrate. Examples include job opportunities, higher standards of living, political stability, and better education systems.
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