d of a Migratory Cycle." It was too soon, however. Indeed, Portuguese emigration to Europe is, once again, a significant phenomenon. In fact, a new European migratory cycle, this time mainly directed to Switzerland, took off during the 80's. Just between 1986 and 1993 more than 117,000 Portuguese permanent immigrants entered that country. It should come as no surprise if in some years 'time, we see the Portuguese landscape enriched with a new set of houses, perhaps labeled Swiss houses. When they appear, they will once again give evidence of Portugal's most constant modern historical phenomenon: emigration.
TABLE 10.6 Portuguese Emigration by Destination, 1950-1988
Brazil
USA
Canada
Total Overseas
France
Germany
Other Europe
Total Europe
Total
%
1950
14,143
938
-
21,491
319
1
81
401
21,892
1.83
1951
28,104
676
-
33,341
418
2
254
674
34,015
1.98
1952
41,518
582
-
46,544
650
4
209
863
47,407
1.82
1953
32,159
1,455
-
39,026
690
-
246
936
39,962
2.34
1954
29,943
1,918
-
40,234
747
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