Question

Explain the reasons that motivate countryside residents of North Africa and Southwest Asia to migrate into urban areas or even out of their countries.

Answer 1

Not enough jobs/limited opportunities
-Inadequate conditions: desertification, famine, drought, natural disasters
-Desire for more political or religious freedom
-Political fear or persecution, war
-Discrimination/racism
-Slavery or forced labor

Answer 2

SOS:

1. People are moving from rural agricultural communities to urban industrial centers. A number of people migrate to take advantage of increased employment opportunities and modern conveniences cities offer. These centers present a number of opportunities — modern lifestyles, conveniences, and increased employment opportunities. Industrialization has increased the need for labor.
2. Some workers leave the region for higher paying jobs in Europe and even as far away as North America.
3. Politics. The political situation in the region has sometimes resulted in migrations — both voluntary and involuntary.

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