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What is international migration?

International migration occurs when people change their country of residence.

How does a refugee differ from a migrant?

A refugee needs international protection under specific legal definitions. “Refugee” and “migrant” are not interchangeable terms.

What is the difference between a migration flow and a migration stock?

A migration flow measures movement during a period; a migration stock counts migrants living in a place at a particular time.

What are remittances?

Remittances are money migrants send to people in their place of origin.

What factors shape migration?

Migration is shaped by conditions in origin and destination places, transport links, social networks, costs, and government rules.

Name one possible benefit and one possible challenge of migration.

Migration can support households through remittances and shared skills, but it can also separate families or remove trained workers from origin areas.

How does tourism differ from migration?

Tourism is temporary travel outside a visitor’s usual environment; migration involves changing where one lives.

What distinguishes a tourist from an excursionist?

A visitor who stays overnight is generally counted as a tourist; a visitor who does not stay overnight is an excursionist.

What are two contrasting effects tourism can have on a destination?

Tourism can create income and jobs, while also putting pressure on housing, public spaces, ecosystems, and cultural sites.

What considerations support responsible tourism development?

Responsible tourism development considers community involvement, cultural and natural heritage, infrastructure, and economic and social sustainability.

How can cultural exchange create hybrid forms?

People adapt and reinterpret cultural influences; exchange can create hybrid forms, such as music combining styles from different regions.

What imbalance characterizes global trade in cultural goods and services?

Developed countries have dominated international cultural-services exports, while developing countries' participation in cultural-goods trade has remained limited.