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Many Pieds-Noirs settled in continental France, while others migrated to New Caledonia, Italy, Spain, Australia, North America, Israel, and South America.

In France, many relocated to the south, which offered a climate similar to North Africa.

The influx of new citizens bolstered the local economies ; however, the newcomers also competed for jobs, which caused resentment.

In some ways, the Pieds-Noirs were able to integrate well into the French community, relative to their Muslim counterparts.

Their resettlement was made easier by the economic boom of the 1960s.

However, the ease of assimilation depended on socioeconomic class.

Integration was easier for the upper classes, many of whom found the transformation less stressful than the lower classes, who had no other capital than all they left in Algeria.

Many were surprised that they were often treated as an " underclass or outsider-group " with difficulties to get advancement in their careers.

Also, many Pieds-Noirs contended that the money allocated by the government to assist in relocation and reimbursement was insufficient regarding their loss.