Geography
Why Refugee Camps Evolve into Permanent Urban Geographies
Quick fact
The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, opened in 2012, has grown into a city of over 80,000 people with its own streets, markets, and even a hospital—showing just how quickly a camp can become a permanent urban area.
Why this is interesting
You've seen images of vast tent cities for refugees, but did you know that some of these camps have been standing for decades? Why do supposedly temporary camps become permanent cities?