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