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    斯里兰卡，旧称锡兰，是个热带岛国，位于印度洋海上，英联邦成员国之一。中国古代曾经称其为狮子国、师子国、僧伽罗。斯里兰卡的经济以农业为主，而该国最重要的出口产品是锡兰红茶。该国亦为世界三大产茶国之一，因此国内经济深受产茶情况的影响。斯里兰卡在僧伽罗语中意为“乐土”或“光明富庶的土地”，有“宝石王国”、“印度洋上的明珠”的美称，被马可·波罗认为是最美丽的岛屿。
    艾玛·波义尔著的这本《斯里兰卡（英文版）》将带您走进全面探索斯里兰卡的发现之旅！

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