Unit 3: People and Resources - Categories of Migrants in PNG

Practice questions and answers regarding types of migration and the categorization of migrants in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

What is the definition of migration?

The movement of people from one place to another, usually referring to a permanent change or semi-permanent change of home.

What is the term for people who move from one place to another?

Migrants.

What are the two categories of migrants in Papua New Guinea?

Internal or external migrants.

How are internal migrants in Papua New Guinea defined?

Those who move within the country, in most cases from rural to urban areas or between two towns or cities especially on job transfer.

What is the specific term used for internal migration from rural to urban areas?

Rural-urban drift.

What does external migration involve?

The movement of people across national boundaries and between countries.

What is the term for Papua New Guineans who move out of the country to live elsewhere?

Emigrants.

What are foreigners who migrate to Papua New Guinea called?

Immigrants.

What is the difference between an emigrant and an immigrant?

An emigrant is someone who moves out of a country while an immigrant is someone who moves into a country.