The uninhabitable earth

23%

28%22%

10%

11% 6% Mineral lacking

Too dry

Soil too thin

waterlogged

Good for human use

Permafrost

23%

28%22%

10%

11% 6% Mineral lacking

Too dry

Soil too thin

waterlogged

Good for human use

Permafrost

Most of our planet is uninhabitable. This means that we compete for space and often end up moving when times get hard. After a drought, or flood or war. But where do people go when they can’t stay put? There is only so much space on one planet!

Migration• What is Migration?• Where do people migrate from/to?• Why do people migrate? What are

the causes of migration?

MigrationWhat is Migration?• Migration: The movement of people from one locality (area)

to another, often over long distances or in large groups.

Where do people migrate from/to?

Internal Migration• Rural to Rural• Rural to Urban : Urbanisation or Re-urbanisation• Urban to rural : De-urbanisation• Urban to Urban

External (International) MigrationMigrant workersAsylum seekers/RefugeesEmigrating abroad

Rural –Urban Migration

•Better job opportunities (more jobs and higher pay)•Greater provisions of schools•Greater provisions of health care•Cheaper housing•‘Urbanisation’ and

‘re-urbanisation’

Urban – Rural Migration

Leaving the city……… ……..and moving to the country

More and more people at the end of the twentieth century were part of a strong movement called de-urbanisation. People with families or money and a car often move to rural areas and commute into the city. Retired people often prefer the quiet rural lifestyle and strong sense of community

Why do people migrate? What are the causes of migration?

• Push and Pull FactorsPush Factors•Lack of job opportunities•Poor housing•Poor environment (i.e. crime, pollution)•Lack of healthcare or schools•Family breakdown•Personal restlessness•War and civil unrest

Pull Factors•Job opportunities•Improved housing•Safety, privacy, green areas•Good provision of healthcare and schools•Presence of family/friends•Desire for new experiences•Political stability

Migrants in Britain

This map represents the number of people living in the Great Britain who are not British-born

What do you think about immigration?

“I emigrated to New Zealand because my sons moved there two years ago and I wanted to be closer to them. They were always telling me about how beautiful it is and how cheap retirement homes are.”

“Everyone knows how great the beaches are down under. I woke up one day and thought what’s stopping me? I’m a skilled worker from England so there were no problems getting a visa.”

Emigrating abroad!Spain

Canada

New Zealand Australia

France

Australia is a nation of immigrants, a multicultural society of hundreds of language, ethnic and cultural groups.

For new immigrants, Australia represents a safe harbour of stable governance, strong education and health systems. Immigrants might be skilled workers, beloved family members, industrious students, wide-eyed tourists or even refugees in dire need.

Multicultural is a term that describes the cultural and linguistic diversity of Australian society. Cultural and linguistic diversity continues to give the country distinct social, cultural and economic advantages.

Australia’s multicultural composition is at the heart of Australia’s national identity and a key aspect of our history and character.

Immigrant = a person that has officially moved to another country

Australia