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The journey
In 2015, it is clear that the journeys taken by migrants to get to the EU is changing as publicity of the thousands of deaths in the Mediterranean become public knowledge. Many are no longer willing to make such a dangerous crossing in substandard boats with a chance of injury or death. As we move in to the autumn and winter months, and as Mediterranean storms and the cooling of the sea water occur, this route will once again become more deadly. Many migrants from Syria and North Africa now prefer to take the route into Turkey then a short boat crossing to reach one of the many Greek isles, notably Lesbos and Kos. Once they reach Greece, they are in the EU. However, with the considerable economic restrictions in place due to the financial crisis, many migrants seek to move further north to Germany and the UK. However, this is not a preferred route as it requires travel through Macedonia and Serbia - both non -EU countries. |
Travelling as a refugee is full of danger so why don't they simply take an airplane to get to their destination country?
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Why don't refugees just take a plane? Task 2: Note the problems that Rania faces along her journey and make a list of the real and possible dangers that could have stopped her from reaching her journey.
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Task 3: Try your hand at being a refugee. Reflect on the problems that refugees face in attempting to get to Europe.
Optional Task: Watch the videos and complete the worksheet:
Source of task: http://www.geographypods.com/migration-to-the-eu.html
Source of task: http://www.geographypods.com/migration-to-the-eu.html
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Video 1 - Migrants in Lesbos, Greece
Video 4 - Migrants in Hungary
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Video 2 - Migrants in Macedonia
Video 5 - Migrants in Austria
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Video 3 - Migrants to Serbia
Video 6 - Refugees in Germany
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