How to meet people in a new country
Moving to a new country can be scary, and a big part of the nervousness people have is the feeling that they will be all alone in a foreign country with no one to speak with, this is especially true if you're moving to a country which has a language which is different from your own. I've lived in quite a few countries now, and have a few tried and tested ways that I have used to meet some fantastic humans!
Facebook is an excellent way to meet new people! Gone are the days when your parents would tell you not to meet people from the internet, at this point my own mother has more internet friends than I do! Facebook has tons of groups for expats, if you search "expats in _____" you will almost definitely find a group, these groups are great for meeting new people, many will host language exchanges or group coffee meet ups. You can also post in there if you're looking for people with a specific interest, if you're looking for a hiking buddy, or a group to play Dungeons and Dragons with you will absolutely find at least a few people who like the same things as you! This brings me to point 2!
Find a hobby
You can find a group for almost every hobby these days, from a cappella to Ultimate Frisbee there are groups in every major city for people with all interests and all backgrounds. Roller derby is my go to, but occasionally I will end up in a place without a team, but I have always managed to at least find someone who enjoys going street skating or park skating to make up for the lack of roller derby! It's important to be flexible, which brings me to point 3!
Be open to new experiences
Are you a keen surfer but you've moved somewhere with no beaches nearby? Try long-boarding! Someone who plays the drums but has moved in to an apartment building? Take up a different instrument! Movie buff but don't speak the local language? Use it as a way to practice it! I love trying new things! I started hiking for the first time ever when I moved to Hong Kong because it was hot and sunny all the time unlike the UK! As I mentioned in the previous point, taking up a new hobby will help you to meet people, you will find like minded people who enjoy what you enjoy.
Take a language class
Assuming you have moved to a country which does not speak your native language, a great way to meet new people and to acclimatise to your new home is to learn a bit of the local language! Aside from being an excellent life skill and a resume booster, learning a language in a classroom is a fantastic way to meet other expats! There are also online options for this, Rosetta Stone has a co-op option, and websites like Italki connect you with local speakers for a language exchange.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to meet people who have the same values as you do, volunteer at a place that has some meaning to you, for example an animal shelter or an underfunded school. The language barrier can be a challenge for this, but there are plenty of volunteering opportunities for people who speak little to none of the local language. Personally I usually try to volunteer a few hours a month to English tutoring for low income families and you can usually find a group who runs a similar program in any city, particularly if you are moving somewhere with a lot of refugees.
Overall the best advice I can offer you for meeting new people is to be open to new experiences, go outside of your comfort zone, force yourself to say "yes" to situations that might scare you a little bit! You will meet some fantastic people and gain valuable life experience along the way.