Historical migration patterns have a big impact on where people live today.
Colonialism: When Europeans explored and took over other countries, it caused more people to move into cities. For instance, Nairobi became more urban, with 60% of its population living in the city in 2021, thanks to European settlers.
Diaspora communities: The Indian diaspora, which means Indian people living outside of India, has around 17 million members. This has created large Indian communities in places like the UK.
Internal migration: In the UK, many people have moved from the countryside to cities. This has made urban areas much more crowded, with around 277 people living in every square kilometer compared to just 93 people per square kilometer in rural areas.
Historical migration patterns have a big impact on where people live today.
Colonialism: When Europeans explored and took over other countries, it caused more people to move into cities. For instance, Nairobi became more urban, with 60% of its population living in the city in 2021, thanks to European settlers.
Diaspora communities: The Indian diaspora, which means Indian people living outside of India, has around 17 million members. This has created large Indian communities in places like the UK.
Internal migration: In the UK, many people have moved from the countryside to cities. This has made urban areas much more crowded, with around 277 people living in every square kilometer compared to just 93 people per square kilometer in rural areas.