利比亞，是北非的一個國家，位於地中海南岸，
與埃及、蘇丹、乍得、尼日爾、阿爾及利亞跟突尼斯
相鄰。面積176萬平方公裡，首都的黎波裡。利比亞
長期實行單一國營經濟，依靠豐富的石油資源，曾一
度富甲非洲，但由於局勢動蕩，利比亞石油出口銳減
。利比亞目前仍處於過渡期，政局動蕩，政黨紛爭不
斷，司法體制不健全，軍警體繫不完善，戰後武器泛
濫，民兵猖獗，極端伊斯蘭勢力滋生蔓延，暗殺、綁
架、搶劫等暴力事件頻發，安全局勢惡化。政治和安
全局勢的惡化導致利比亞經濟重建緩慢。
羅傑·瓊斯著的這本《利比亞(英文版)》將帶您
走進全面探索利比亞的發現之旅！

Libya
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate and Seasons
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy
Key Dates in Libyan History
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Islam
Arab Nationalism
Attitudes to Government
Attitudes to the West
Attitudes to the Arab World
Attitudes to Africa and Africans
Attitudes to Women
Work Ethic
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS
National Holidays
Religious Festivals
Family Celebrations
Local Festivals
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Socializing with Libyans
Learning Arabic
Making Conversation
Chapter 05 DAILY LIFE
The Family
Libyans at Home
Growing Up in Libya
The World of Work
The Position of Women
Love and Marriage
Shopping
Low and Order
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Food and Drink
Entertainment
Musicand Dance
Literature
Sports
Sightseeing
World Heritage Sites in Libya
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
Before You Go
Arriving in Libya
Money
Traveling Around
Where to Stay
Health
Safety
Photography, and Other Advice
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Climate
PotentiolPitfalls
Personal Relationships Are Vital
Business Etiquette
The Language of Business
Dealing with the Government
First Approaches
Meetings
The Art of Negotiation
Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
The Importance of Arabic
The Arabic Alphabet
Other Languages of Libya
Face-to-Face
The Media
Telecommunications
Conclusion
Appendices
Understanding Signs in Arabic
Useful Arabic Words and Phrases
Libyan Poetry
Places
People
Exercises