Going global Flashcards
Two stats about Poland to UK migration
35% youth unemployment rate in Poland
UK wages 7 times higher than in Poland
Reasons for Poland to UK migration
English well known language
Free NHS and school services
Fishing jobs in
How many passengers does Easy Jet have per year?
50 million
Example of a switched on country die to physical reasons
Saudi Arabia - oil rich country with coast line on either side
What has made China a switched on country
Huge population- cheap but relatively skilled labour
Example of a global loser due to physical and politial reasons
Zimbabwe as it is landlocked and has a corrupt government
What is the post colonial flow?
The flow of people into Europe after WW2 when the British empire broke up
Problems on the UK due to in migration from poland
UK economy loses out as some money earnt by Polish workers is sent back to Poland (remittance flow)
Positive impact on UK of inmigration from Poland
Helped with ageing population
Increased culture diversity
Negative impact on Poland from migration to UK
Population has shrunk and birth rate decreased due to movement of people of reproductive age
Push factors of UK to Spain migration
Cost of living inUk is increasing
Cold climate
Pull factors of UK to Spain migration
Cost of living cheaper in Spain
Hot climate
Other reasons for UK to Spain migration
Increase in budget airlines
Improved communications make it easier to contact home
Example of a megacity in a developed country
London
Example of a megacity in an NIC
Mumbai
