Migration from Syria and Other Regions

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Why do migrants come to Greece?

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Greece is the closest EU country to Syria.

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Some countries have a limit on the number of migrants they admit, like Austria.

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Migration policies vary by country, with some imposing strict limits.

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2011

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8000 migrants fled to Turkey.

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Jan.–Aug. 2016

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240,000 crossed from Turkey to Greece.

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Fences were installed in various countries to manage migration.

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Installations occurred from 2012 to January 2016.

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Migrants crossing from Turkey to Greece in the first 8 months of 2016

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240,000 migrants

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Greek unemployment rate

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Over 25%

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CBD

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Centre of the city

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Inner city

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terraced housing

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Suburbs

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Larger houses with gardens