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内容提要

  

    博兹瓦纳（英文名：Botswana）又译为波札那，正式全名为博茨瓦纳共和国，是位于非洲南部的内陆国。全国国境皆为干燥的台地地形，南邻南非，西边为纳米比亚，东北与津巴布韦接壤，其国土北端只有在维多利亚瀑布附近与赞比亚接触到些许。博兹瓦纳是非洲经济发展较快，经济状况较好的国家之一。以钻石业、养牛业和新兴的制造业为支柱产业。但是，疾病仍然严重威胁着该国的社会经济安全，博茨瓦纳也是全球艾滋病感染率最高的国家之一。
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Botswana
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  Geographical Snapshot
  Climate
  The People
  A Brief History
  Towns and Cities
  Government
  The Economy
  Status Among the Family of Notions
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  Botswana's Time Warp
  Recognition
  Respect
  Fairness and Jealousy
  Attitudes to Other Africans
  Pride and Prejudice
  Patience
  Conformity
  Avoidance of Confrontation
  Work Ethic
  Punctuality end Appointments
  The Importance of the Group
  Marriage, Sexuality, and Hoving Children
  Gender Equality
  Attitudes to Women
  Status Symbols
  Racial Attitudes
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  The Cycle of Traditionol Life
  Rain Shrines
  The Cuttle Post
  Goats
  Other Animals
  Religion
  Tswono Traditions
  Tribol Regiments
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  Work and Social Life
  Greetings
  Expectotions of Outsiders
  Clubs and Associations
  Invitations Home
  Gift Giving
  Manners
Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
  Traditional Social Structure
  Rural Living Conditions
  Doily Life and Routine in o Rural Village
  Urbon Living Conditions
  Family Occasions
  How Life Is Chonging
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  Leisure
  Entertainment
  Sports
  Shopping for Pleasure
  Currency end Money Changing
  Restaurants and Local Food
  Food ond Drink
  Tourist Destinations
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SECURITY
  Air Botswana
  Roads and Road Traffic
  Intercity Travel
  Local Transportation
  Where to Stay
  Health Matters
  Crime
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  Business Culture
  The "Elders"
  Office Etiquette
  Meetings
  Appearance and Business Dress
  Punctuality
  Business Entertaining
  Confrontation
  Supervision
  Women in Management
  Presentation and Listening Styles
  Negotiations
  Planning
  Contracts
  Teamwork end Management
  Taking the Initiative
  Decision Making
  Starting o Business in Botswana
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
  Language
  Body Language
  Libraries
  Media
  Services
  Conclusion
Appendices
  Places
  People
Exercises