Geographical Information

The geographical information collected are

(1)Paper maps
(2)Digital maps

Administrative border maps by CAPMAS (1996)

(3)Maps made by ourselves

Maps on building level are made on following way:

1. Measurement of the dimensions of each building
2. Digitizing each building and overlaying those on the base map (1/2500 scale maps)
3. Digitizing and coding each household to form a dot shape polygon

■ GIS MAP WITH ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS OF EGYPT

■CODING OF VILLAGES IN GIS MAP

■Location of the Survey Area (Bigam)

■Location of the Two Survey Areas

■Migrants After 1980 by Village of Origin (Lower Egypt)

■Migrants Before 1980 by Village of Origin (Menufiya Governorate)