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This is a comprehensive article covering all aspects of migration in the country, with appropriate definitions of different types of migration, and going on to trace the history of International migration, starting with the South Indian immigrant labour. The exodus of Sri Lankan labour migrants to the Gulf countries is next detailed, with trends and statistics including destination figures. Internal migration which is an area not given due prominence is also described, with migration theories, trends and patterns of such migration. Lifetime migration streams are another area which has received scant attention from social scientists, and this is dealt with in detail. Reasons for internal, international and lifetime migration is well researched and presented. The entire article is well supplemented with charts and tables. |
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