斯裡蘭卡，舊稱錫蘭，是個熱帶島國，位於印度
洋海上，英聯邦成員國之一。中國古代曾經稱其為獅
子國、師子國、僧伽羅。斯裡蘭卡的經濟以農業為主
，而該國最重要的出口產品是錫蘭紅茶。該國亦為世
界三大產茶國之一，因此國內經濟深受產茶情況的影
響。斯裡蘭卡在僧伽羅語中意為“樂土”或“光明富
庶的土地”，有“寶石王國”、“印度洋上的明珠”
的美稱，被馬可·波羅認為是最美麗的島嶼。
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Sir Lanka
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Caste and Class
Religion
Karma
The Family
Education
The Urban-Rural Divide
Attitudes Toward Women
Attitudes Toward Others
Pride and "Saving Face"
Attitudes Toward Work
Attitudes Toward Time
Public Displays of Affection
Homosexuality
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Poyo Days
Sri Lonkan Festivals
The Festive Year
Celebrating with Food
Astrology and Auspicious Timing
Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine
Superstitions end Omens
Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Greetings
Meeting Sri Lonkans
Invitations Home
Dress
Chapter 05 SRI LANKANS AT HOME
The Household and Extended Family
Respect for Elders
The Doily Routine
Growing up in Sri Lonko
TV end the Teledrumo
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Sri Lonkons on Tour
Temple Etiquette
Shopping for Pleasure
Cultural Activities
Sports
Eating Out
Nightlife
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Roods and Traffic
Local Transportation
Where to Stay
Health
Safety end Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Culture
Business Etiquette
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Dealing with the Government
Corruption
Women in Business
Socializing
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Gestures and Body Language
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises