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UK to Spain Migration
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A-Levels Geography (Going Global) Mind Map on UK to Spain Migration, created by Jodie Goodacre on 04/05/2013.
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UK to Spain Migration
British people started to move to Spain's coasts looking for a better way of life during the 1970s
This triggered a mass movement during the 1980s and 1990s and by 2010 there were almost a million Britons living in Spain
Britons were Spain's largest migrant group
Despite what is thought not all British in Spain are old or retired
There are around 761,000 Britons who live permanently in Spain
Total emigration reached 400,000 in 2008
Sun seekers
60% are economically inactive
Population
9.50% - 0-13 years
4.90% - 15-24 years
24.70% - 25-44 years
39.40% - 45-64 years
21.50% - 64+
Many immigrants live in 'urbanisacions' these are purpose built villas to house immigrants
La Marnia which was constructed in 1985
Costa Blanca
Valencia has a British population of 82,214
Andalusia has a British population of 63,472
Canary Islands have a British population of 24,742
Madrid has a British population of 6,650
South-East coast
75% of emigrants in Costa Blanca moved after 2000
Spain joined the EU in 1986
EasyJet and Ryan air have made it easier for travel
Pull Factors
Housing is cheaper
Job opportunities
Better weather
Relaxed lifestyle
Disposable income
Receive same pensions and pay lower taxes
Slower pace of life
Receive free health care if they are from the EU
Expatriate society
Low cost airlines
Recreational activities available
Work or business connections may already exist there
Tourism has increased awareness of the destination
Push Factors
Rising crime
Bad weather
Declining respect
Expensive housing
High taxation
Lack of space
Congesion
Low environmental quality
UK pound value has fallen leading to many migrants moving back
Spanish are saying that Brit's are placing an unbearable burden on limited medical resources
British Children are finding it hard to mix in
Impacts of Migration
Source (UK)
Costs
Family break ups
Loss of potential childcare
Loss of highly experienced work force
Grey pound is spent overseas
Less people paying taxes
Leaves empty homes
Less law abiding citizens
Benefits
Decrease aging population
Reduces net migration
Less stress on health care
Reduces dependency ratio
Less pressure on NHS
Relieves pressure for new homes
Less demand on resources
Less people emitting C02 in the local area
Host (Spain)
Costs
Emigrant 'ghettos' are created
Little social and cultural interaction
Resentment may grow as immigrants seek to enter local politics
House prices exceed the buying power of local people
Increased net migration
Health care costs
Large scale villa development has ruined coastal landscape
Biodiversity degraded
Water supplies are strained in semi-arid areas
Localised pollution rising
Flood risk rises as urban development occurs
Benefits
Opportunity for cultures to mix
Increased spending in local economy
Some retirees are affluent
Job creation in construction, retail, legal and health services
Areas which are largely unproductive scrub land become valuable to build on
Some costs are borne by the UK
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