委內瑞拉，是位於南美洲北部的國家，也是南美
洲國家聯盟的成員國，首都加拉加斯。北臨加勒比海
，西與哥倫比亞相鄰，南與巴西交界，東與圭亞那接
壤。它被稱為“瀑布之鄉”，面積912050平方千米。
海岸線長2813千米。原為印第安人居住地。1498年哥
倫布航行美洲時到此。1523年西班牙人建立第一個殖
民地。1567年淪為西班牙殖民地。1811年7月5日獨立
。1830年建立共和國。1974年6月28日同中國建交。
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Venezuela
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The Family
Men, Women, and Machismo
Social Class and Status
AttitudesToword Race
The Body Beautiful
Religion
National Pride
Attitudes Toward the Law
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Work Ethic and Timekeeping
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Festivalsond Holidays
Folklore and Superstitions
Traditional Music and Dance
Chapter 04 THE VENEZUELANS AT HOME
Housing
Family Life
Home Help
Daily Life
Everyday Shopping
Marriage, Divorce, and Concubinato
Education
Leisure
Chapter 05 MAKING FRIENDS
First Contact
Meeting Venezuelans
Conversation Starters and Stoppers
Invitations Home
Clubs and Associations
Socializing With the Opposite Sex
Homosexuality in a Macho Society
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Venezuelan Food
Eating Out
Drinks
Nightlife
Sports
Cinema
The Arts
Music
Shopping for Pleasu.re
Top Visitor Attractions
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Getting Around
By Air
Onthe Road
Trains
Ferries
Where to Stay
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Landscape
Personal Relationships
Useful Organizations
Women in Business
Arranging a Meeting
Timing of Meetings
Punctuality
Meetings and Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts and Legal Considerations
Management Style
Gift Giving
Dealing with Red Tope
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATIN6
Language
Regional Differences
Sponglish
Speaking Spanish
Other Languages
Etiquette
Humor
Body Language
The Media
Internet
Telephone
Mail
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises