Immigration
Is immigration increasing or decreasing each year?
increasing
Name a country people often migrate from
Syria, Nigeria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, etc
What is a migrant?
a person who has moved to a different country permanently
Which continent receives the largest number of immigrants each year?
Europe
There are a large amount of people seeking asylum in Western Europe in the last 2 years. Which European country did they flee?
Ukraine
What is a refugee?
a person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, persecution, natural disaster, or for survival
Name 2 reasons a person may immigrate
- war
- climate change
- religion
- economy
- government
What is the difference between legal and illegal migration?
documents - passports, visas, etc
What is an asylum seeker?
a person who has left their country to seek protection from persecution and human rights violations in their own country
How do the majority of migrants get to Europe?
By sea/boats
What year was the European Migrant Crisis?
2015
What does it mean if a person is "undocumented"?
They do not have any legal documents (passport, visa, ID) recognizing their residence in a country