People migrate from their home country for a variety of reasons. These reasons are often connected to difficult economic, social, or political situations in the home country. Mass unemployment or unstable conditions are also common reasons for leaving.

Things that attract migrants to their destination nation include a higher quality of living, better job markets, personal connections, or the opportunity to create a better life for one's family.

In addition to these factors, different laws, permits, and regulations also affect the amount of migration between two countries.

Can you come up with other factors that influence migration?

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The map shows the direction of migration between different countries. Nations where the amount of immigration is higher than that of emigration is shown in blue. In contrast, the red areas display nations where the amount of emigration is higher than that of immigration.