Déplacements récents de population en Grèce
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The evolution of the Greek population is often abnormal. The annexation
of territories, and the settlementof refugees increased same whilst external colonization, emigration reduced same. Emigration in recent times was at first
directed mainly to overseas countries and later towards Europe and especially,
since 1960, towards West Germany. The majority of the emigrants were peasants and unskilled workers, mostly young people (80-85 %) and a high proportion of women (45%). Since 1973 a great part of these people returned back, at an increasing rate, and already the number ofthem exceeds the new emigrants. This movement is being encouraged by a series of incentives. Many Greeks living abroad repatriated, because of the adverse conditions there. The Greek government has taken good care of them, with the assistance of various Organizations. The exodus of scientists and technicians started. Greeks have settled abroad—principally in the U.S.A.—where they are entrusted with important jobs. Besides, Greek engineers, later, technicians and specialized people are working with engineering firms which undertake important constructions inAfrican and Asian countries. Greece is gradually heading towards the second stage of the international population movement, when migration becomes selective, whilst unskilled foreign workers fill some vacancies, contributing, in this way, towards the promotion of the Greek human potential.
of territories, and the settlementof refugees increased same whilst external colonization, emigration reduced same. Emigration in recent times was at first
directed mainly to overseas countries and later towards Europe and especially,
since 1960, towards West Germany. The majority of the emigrants were peasants and unskilled workers, mostly young people (80-85 %) and a high proportion of women (45%). Since 1973 a great part of these people returned back, at an increasing rate, and already the number ofthem exceeds the new emigrants. This movement is being encouraged by a series of incentives. Many Greeks living abroad repatriated, because of the adverse conditions there. The Greek government has taken good care of them, with the assistance of various Organizations. The exodus of scientists and technicians started. Greeks have settled abroad—principally in the U.S.A.—where they are entrusted with important jobs. Besides, Greek engineers, later, technicians and specialized people are working with engineering firms which undertake important constructions inAfrican and Asian countries. Greece is gradually heading towards the second stage of the international population movement, when migration becomes selective, whilst unskilled foreign workers fill some vacancies, contributing, in this way, towards the promotion of the Greek human potential.
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