Millions of people around the world immigrate to different countries every year. For some people, moving to a new place can mean pursuing a different career opportunity, following a love interest, or reuniting with family. While for others, immigration is necessary to survive. It is not a simple choice, but rather a struggle to escape the horrors of their own country. Many countries welcome immigrants and refugees with open arms, but many do not. Picking up your life and traveling to a new country is difficult, even in the most tolerant places. For example, in the United States there are a variety of cultures and people from all over the world, making it one of the most popular countries for immigrants. Yet even there, Americans can be unwelcoming and rude to foreigners. One of the largest immigrant populations is in France, with an estimated 7.4 million foreign-born people living there in 2010. Despite this large number, French culture is one of the most nationalist in the world. world, which can sometimes seem hostile to immigration. new arrivals. The history and evolution of French immigration policies are full of stubbornness and errors. Even today, the country's reluctance to allow new cultures to flourish at home is becoming a major problem for the masses of immigrants who reside in France. The French immigration craze began just after the Second World War. The country was short of workers and needed to rebuild after the destruction caused by the battles. That's why they opened their doors to many people from other parts of Europe, Africa and Latin America. Over the next decades, other wars ensued across the world, such as the Vietnam War and the Algerian War, making France a sanctuary for refugees. Ho...... middle of paper ......r of superiority and resentment. Obviously you can't judge all French people based on this common feeling, because everyone is different, but it's certainly an important dilemma the French face. I think their ethnocentrism will ultimately be their downfall if they don't change quickly. France is currently the largest tourist destination in the world and this tourism industry contributes greatly to its economy and GDP. However, if they continue to treat foreigners with such contempt, it will certainly diminish and their economy will suffer. It is ironic that the French are so hostile to foreigners in their country, when they also rely on it to survive and prosper. In the decades to come, I hope that there will be a change in policy and attitude in France, and that one day they will learn to welcome immigrants and their cultures..