Internal Migration
Definition
Internal migration refers to the movement of people from one region or area within a country to another. It involves a change in residence and can be permanent or temporary.
Analogy
Imagine you're living in a small town, but you decide to move to the big city for better opportunities. This is like internal migration, where people move within their own country for various reasons.
Related terms
Urbanization: The process of population concentration in urban areas, often leading to increased internal migration as people move from rural areas to cities.
Push Factors: Conditions or circumstances that make people want to leave their current location and migrate internally, such as lack of job opportunities or natural disasters.
Pull Factors: Factors that attract individuals or groups to migrate internally, such as better education, higher wages, or improved quality of life in certain regions.
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