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    西班牙素有“旅游王国”的美誉，每个地区都有着独特的历史、文化和自然风光。北部加利西亚、坎塔布里亚和巴斯克地区呈现优美的山地和田园风光；东部和南部的安达卢西亚、瓦伦西亚和加泰罗尼亚紧靠地中海，以阳光和海滩闻名于世；内陆地区的阿拉贡、莱昂和拉曼恰则坐拥辉煌灿烂的历史和闪耀世界的艺术瑰宝。西班牙多元文化交融，伊斯兰教、犹太教、天主教和谐共生，在漫长的岁月长河中为世人留下了丰富的历史文化遗产。西班牙得天独厚的地理环境孕育了自由随性、热情奔放的民族性格，创造了弗拉明戈舞、斗牛等形式的传统“国粹”，诞生了塞万提斯、高迪、毕加索等享誉世界的文化巨擘，是一个充满热情、一个可以挥洒艺术气息的乐土。西班牙美食则汇集了西式南北菜肴的烹制方法，品种繁多，口味独特，吸引着八方来客。
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Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01  LAND AND PEOPLE
  ·AGeographicaISnapshot
  ·Climate
  ·Regional Points of View
  ·A Brief History
  ·TheRegions
  ·Major Cities
Chapter 02  VALUES AND ATTITUDES
  ·Manana
  ·The Family
  ·Friends and Acquaintances
  ·Pride, Honor, and Machismo
  ·Beating the System
  ·Egotism
  ·Tolerance and Prejudice
  ·Religion
  ·Living for the Moment
  ·Manners
Chapter 03  CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
  ·Public Holidays
  ·The FestivalCalendor
  ·Pilgrimagesond Fairs
  ·Other Customs
  ·Flamenco
  ·Bullfighting
Chapter 04  MAKING FRIENDS
  ·Language Classes
  ·Expatriate Clubs
  ·Sports and Other Groups
  ·The Neighbors
  ·English-Language Publications
Chapter 05  THE SPANISH AT HOME
  ·Spanish Homes
  ·The Household
  ·The Doily Shopping
  ·Daily Life
  ·Education
  ·Television
  ·The Press
Chapter 06  TIME OUT
  ·Shopping for Pleasure
  ·Eating Out
  ·Food and Drink
  ·Table Manners
  ·Nightlife
  ·Cultural Activities
  ·Sports
  ·Lottery and Gambling
Chapter 07  TRAVELING
  ·Flying
  ·Driving
  ·Rulesofthe Road
  ·Trains
  ·Interurban Buses
  ·Urban Transport
  ·Where to Stay
  ·Health and lnsurance
Chapter 08  BUSINESS BRIEFING
  ·Company Organization end Behavior
  ·Business Style
  ·Women in Business
  ·The Business Relationship
  ·Flexibility
  ·Making Appointments
  ·Communication Style
  ·Meetings
  ·Presentations
  ·Planning and Control
  ·Business Entertaining
  ·Gift Giving
  ·Conclusion
Chapter 09  COMMUNICATING
  ·Language
  ·Speaking Spanish
  ·Face to Face
  ·Services
  ·Conclusion
Appendices
  ·Places
  ·Peope
Exercises