Discuss the more recent migration patterns in Southwest Asia and North Africa. In your discussion, please consider the three major patterns of migration in the region, as well as the major factors responsible for these migrations

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First, rural-to-urban migration is an important trend. Second, many people are migrating within and into the region to take low wage jobs in some of the wealthier oil-rich countries, like Saudi Arabia. Finally, other residents are migrating outside the region, including more than 2 million guest workers who have migrated to Germany. Typical push-pull factors are responsible for these migratory paths.

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