Mim Bour or Mim Rocky-Mountains are located to the west of Mim in

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, Ghana.

Geography

Mim Bour consists of a group of three peaks rising from otherwise undulating countryside.The mountains are located about northwest of

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and west of

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. The area around the mountains has been partially developed into a tourist site. The site is served by an airstrip located east of the mountains. According to oral tradition, the tallest of the Mim Bour mountains is the father while the other two are mother and child.

The male mountain

The male mountain, at , is very steep in nature, and rises to a little over . According to oral tradition, only the first chief of Mim has been able to climb to the summit, and he achieved this by some supernatural powers. Historical account states that, the Paramount Chief used to climb this steep mountain whenever he wanted to address his subjects or spy on enemy incursions. It is said that at the summit, he was able to see all the areas under his traditional authority and even as far as

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, and

The female mountain

The female mountain, at , is the biggest of the three mountains by Area.It measures about and rises to about . There is a staircase running to the summit of this mountain. The female mountain has some interesting natural formations and beautiful scenery. At the summit, there is a reception centre, swimming pool, gardens, and orchard. The top of the mountain gives panoramic views of the nearby airstrip, cashew plantation, and surrounding forests. Tourists who visit Mim Bour also often visit Mim Lake, an

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which is about away from the Mim Senior High School. There is one hotel and guesthouses in Mim which accommodate tourists.

Gallery

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Transport

Mim is a regional centre, with direct routes to places such as

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, Nkrankwanta,

, and Sefwi Debiso.

Legends

Mim Bour is believed by the people of Mim to have some spiritual history surrounding their existence. The chiefs and people of Mim believe that the mountains serve as protective gods to them and surrounding towns. During occasions such as the annual festival, the chiefs and people of Mim visit the Mim Bour to offer libation.

References

{{reflist Mountains of Ghana Ahafo Region Tourist attractions in Ghana