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Migration and Its Impact on Cities : A Report

The World Economic Forum has released a report taking a deep dive on migration and cities, exploring the types, causes and patterns of migration, the most affected corridors and cities, the impact on urban infrastructure and services, the solutions that … Continue reading →

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The Gravity Model of Migration

The gravity model of migration is a model in urban geography derived from Newton’s law of gravity, and used to predict the degree of interaction between two places. Newton’s law states that: “Any two bodies attract one another with a force that is proportional to … Continue reading →

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Thematic Maps and Thematic Mapping Techniques

A thematic map is a type of map specifically designed to “show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. Unlike reference maps, which tell us where something is, thematic maps tell us how something is. There are a number of visualization techniques and … Continue reading →

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Migration :Why and How people Migrate or they Dont

Migration is defined as a permanent or semi-permanent change of residence with an opening intention of settling at destination region permanently or temporarily of an individual or group of people over a significant distance. The roving instinct, it is said, … Continue reading →

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