Cause: War and conflict. Effect: Mass displacement and refugee crises.

Cause: Lack of jobs and low wages. Effect: Migration to areas with better economic prospects.

Cause: Hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts. Effect: Displacement and migration to safer areas.

Cause: Oppression and persecution. Effect: Migration to countries with greater freedom and human rights.

Cause: Strict border controls and visa requirements. Effect: Increased difficulty and danger for migrants, potential for illegal immigration.

Cause: High population density and limited resources. Effect: Emigration to less crowded areas with more opportunities.

Cause: Deforestation, pollution, and resource depletion. Effect: Displacement of communities and migration to more sustainable areas.

Cause: Unexpected job offers or welcoming conditions. Effect: Migrants settling in a place they didn't originally plan to go.

Cause: Laws targeting specific ethnic or religious groups. Effect: Forced migration or seeking asylum in other countries.

Cause: Cities offering more job opportunities and services. Effect: Large-scale rural-to-urban migration.

Most migrants move short distances from their homes.

Long-distance migrants usually head to major cities with more opportunities.

People in rural areas are more likely to migrate than those in urban areas.

Young adults are more likely to migrate internationally than families.

Men are more likely to travel long distances than women, and are more likely to travel alone.

Most people migrate for better economic opportunities.

War zones force people to flee to save their lives and their families, causing displacement.

Events like hurricanes, earthquakes, and droughts can displace populations, forcing migration.

More freedom and stability can attract migrants seeking refuge from oppressive regimes.

Fear of losing cultural identity in a new place can deter migration.

Reasons why people leave their current location, often related to forced migration.

Reasons why people are attracted to a new location, often related to voluntary migration.

Factors that hinder or prevent migration, such as environmental, political, or economic barriers.

Migration due to factors like war, persecution, or natural disasters, where individuals have little to no choice.

Migration based on choice and free will, usually driven by economic opportunities or better living conditions.

A return flow of migrants back to their origin after a period of migration to a new location.

The availability of better jobs, higher wages, and improved standards of living in a new location.

The mistreatment or oppression of individuals or groups based on their religious beliefs.

Migration due to natural disasters or environmental degradation, such as hurricanes or droughts.

Unexpected opportunities encountered during migration that cause migrants to settle in a place they didn't originally intend.