Front Matter
 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
  Law and Order
 Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  Food and Drink
  Entertainment
  Music and 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
  Potential Pitfalls
  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