Mass Interregional Migration

Definition

Mass interregional migration refers to the large-scale movement of people from one region to another within a country or across different countries. This migration is characterized by the relocation of a significant number of individuals from one region to another.

Related terms

Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances or conditions that compel individuals or groups of people to leave their current place of residence and migrate elsewhere.

Pull Factors: Pull factors are circumstances or conditions that attract individuals or groups of people to move and settle in a particular region.

Urbanization: Urbanization refers to the process of increasing the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas. It often involves mass interregional migration from rural regions into cities.