Give an example of a way in which rural people are pulled to migrate to cities, and an example of a way in which rural people are pushed to migrate to cities.

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Rural people are pulled to urban areas in search of jobs, food, housing, educational opportunities, better health care, and entertainment. Some people are pushed to urban areas by factors such as famine, loss of land for growing food, deteriorating environmental conditions, war, and religious, racial, and political conflicts.

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