Afgan Aslanov Reading and Writing Compare and Contrast Essay 20.05.2015 Migration from Iraq to Turkey Today, there are many people in the universe, quitting their native countries in order to get a preferable place to inhabit. In 2007, approximately 200 million people, or one out of every 35 people in the World, were living outside their country of origin. The number of emigrants is constantly increasing due to some factors such as political, economic, and social ones, which can be identified as distinctive features of the Near East. Turkey and Iraq- members of this region- have several differences that accelerate the Iraqis’ emigration in droves. The initial difference between Iraq and Turkey is related …show more content…
On account of the war and terrorism, unemployment exists as a serious problem in Iraq. In war's duration most of the factories and workshops were collapsed by the military. Today, most of the men have difficulties to find regular jobs. Furthermore, Iraq governments can not develop the state’s economy. Iraq administration concentrates to establish powerful army for war; thus, less money is expended to improve the industry. Because of instability, foreign financiers do not invest in Iraq economy. Nonetheless, Turkish governments focus on developing construction in static areas, so Iraqis go to Turkey to find a job. Another push factor is poverty in Iraq. Due to instability and terrorism people leave their region, and come to other territories in Iraq. However, they live in an excruciating condition in new areas. Most of the refugees continue their life in tents. Their tents are always dusty, dingy and muddy. In addition, Iraq governments can not solve migrants’ problem including food and fresh water. Refugees need international donation most of the year. For these two economic reasons, Iraqis migrate to Turkey. In Turkey, standards of living are higher. Apartment and job problems can be solved very easily, because the salary is