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A former producer and presenter with the BBC World Service, he has worked in over sixty countries worldwide, including France, Algeria, and Francophone West Africa. He is the author of Culture Smart! France and Culture Smart! Italy and many other books on international culture and business. Random House Adult Blue, Spring 2015 Omni ­ September 2014 Page 1 KUPERARD Random House Adult Blue, Spring 2015 Omni Kuperard Ghana ­ Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide Summary: The “Gateway to Africa,” Ghana welcomes around to Customs & Culture a million tourists, aid workers, and business travelers a year— Ian Utley visitors who invariably come away with glowing reports of a 9781857337075 fertile land, tropical scenic beauty, rich culture and traditions, Pub Date: 6/16/15, On Sale Date: 6/16 and many first­rate tourist attractions. It is, however, the $9.95/$12.95 Can. Ghanaians themselves who make the biggest impression. 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