This article explores migration flows in the countries of the East by examining their historical roots, economic and socio-cultural factors, and the role of political and environmental issues. The paper aims to present a clear picture of why people migrate from and within Eastern countries, offering a student-level understanding supported by recent literature. The focus is on how different reasons—ranging from history and traditions to modern economic conditions and climate change—shape migration patterns in this region.

Migration, Eastern countries, economic factors

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