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Where do migrants from Syria go?
Iraq — 247,000 Syrian refugees are in Iraq. Most are in the Kurdistan region in the north where more than a million Iraqis fled to escape ISIS. Most refugees are integrated into communities, putting a strain on services. Egypt — 132,000 Syrian refugees are in Egypt.
What countries have the most refugees from Syria?
In 2020, Turkey was the country that hosted the highest amount of Syrian refugees….Ranking of the largest Syrian refugee-hosting countries in 2020.
| Characteristic | Number of admitted Syrian refugees |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,685,839 |
| Lebanon | 851,718 |
| Jordan | 668,332 |
Why did people migrate from Syria to Turkey?
Turkey shares the longest land border with Syria, which is around 800 kilometres, so one of the main reasons is the fact of geographical proximity. So Syrians come to Turkey because it is easier to reach Turkey. But also, cultural ties, family ties, religious and historical ties play an important role.
Where do most Syrian refugees go in Europe?
European countries host over 1 million Syrian asylum-seekers and refugees, with the 70 per cent being hosted in two countries only: Germany (59 percent) and Sweden (11 percent). This makes Germany the fifth largest host country globally, hosting over 1 million in total, of which over half (560,000) are Syrians.
Why do Syrian refugees come to UK?
The charity Refugee Action says that refugees want “a place where they can rebuild their lives where they feel safe,” which could be a place like the UK that is “renowned for upholding the rule of law and human rights.”
Did Turkey accept Syrian refugees?
Most recently the Turkish government banned Syrian refugees from travelling from Turkey to northern Syria for Eid al-Fitr due to criticism led by opposition candidates who argued that, if Syrians are able to travel for Eid celebrations, they should remain in Syria.