Lesson 45 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPPush and Pull Factors
When people decide to move to a new country, they often have reasons known as 'push' and 'pull' factors.
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When people decide to move to a new country, they often have reasons known as 'push' and 'pull' factors. Push factors are things that make people want to leave their home country, like war, poverty, or lack of jobs. Pull factors, on the other hand, are the positive aspects of the new country, such as better job opportunities, safety, and a chance for a better life. Understanding these factors helps us learn why people immigrate.
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Push factors make people leave their home countries.
Pull factors attract people to new countries.
Examples of push factors include war and poverty.
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