Mim Bour
{{short description|Mountains in Ghana}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Mim Bour
| photo = Mim Bourso.jpg
| photo_caption = shot from the female mountain
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| elevation_m = 410
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| map = Ghana
| map_caption = Location of Mim Bour in Ghana
| map_size = 220
| location = Mim, Ahafo, Ghana
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| coordinates = {{coord|6.9199|-2.6211|display=inline,title}}
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Mim Bour or Mim Rocky-Mountains are located {{convert|5|km|mi}} to the west of Mim in Asunafo North Municipal District of Ahafo region, Ghana.{{Cite web | url=https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2019/BA/Asunafo-North.pdf | title=Composite budget for 2019-2022 | publisher=Republic of Ghana}}{{Cite web|url=https://ifsa.net/narm-2017-in-ghana-a-personal-experience/|title=NARM 2017 in Ghana, a Personal Experience|first=Simone|last=Massaro|date=June 25, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/watch-live-akufo-addo-names-capital-for-ahafo-region.html|title=Akufo-Addo chooses Goaso as capital of Ahafo Region|website=Graphic Online}}{{Cite web|url=https://ahafonews.com/south-african-high-commission-counselor-of-economic-embarks-on-two-2-days-visit-to-ahafo-region/|title=South African High Commission Counselor of Economic Embarks On Two (2) Days Visit To Ahafo Region.|date=June 8, 2021}}
Geography
Mim Bour consists of a group of three peaks rising from otherwise undulating countryside.The mountains are located about {{convert|390|km|mi}} northwest of Accra and {{convert|140|km|mi}} west of Kumasi. 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1065116/govt-stimulus-package-brings-back-ayum-forest.html|title=Gov't stimulus package brings back Ayum Forest Products Company Limited|website=Modern Ghana}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.watchghana.com/en/details/11291/opinion-mim-deserves-ahafo-regional-capital|title=Opinion: MIM Deserves Ahafo Regional Capital|website=Watch Ghana}}{{Cite web|url=https://soireenews.com/ahafo-regional-minister-woos-south-africans-on-potential-investment|title=Ahafo Regional Minister Woos South Africans on potential Investment|first=Owusu|last=Dennis|date=June 10, 2021|website=SoireeNews}}
The male mountain
The male mountain, at {{coord|6.919916|-2.621084}}, is very steep in nature, and rises to a little over {{convert|400|m|ft}}. 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 Sunyani, Dormaa Ahenkro, Techiman, and Kumasi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/news/201501/228552.php|title=Armed Bandits Seize Mim Chiefs Run To IGP For Succour | General News | Peacefmonline.com|first=Peace FM|last=Online|website=Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news}}
The female mountain
The female mountain, at {{coord|6.9131|-2.6286}}, is the biggest of the three mountains by Area.It measures about {{cvt|1|km2|spell=in}} and rises to about {{convert|360|m|ft}}. 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 artificial lake which is about {{cvt|1|km|spell=in}} away from the Mim Senior High School. There is one hotel and guesthouses in Mim which accommodate tourists.{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/466363/mim-cries-for-development-projects.html|title=Mim Cries For Development Projects|website=Modern Ghana}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.schoolsingh.com/pages/senior-high-schools/public-senior-high-schools/mim-senior-high/|title = Schools in Ghana and Pass Questions}}
Gallery
Hon Boadu @ Mim Bour.jpg|Hon Boadu @ Mim Bour
Mim mountains (“Mim- Bour).jpg|tourists at Mim Bour
Mim Bour (male mountain).jpg|Male mountain
Mim Bour mountain.jpg|female mountain top scenery
Pool on the Mountain.jpg|Mountain Pool
Cylindrical formations atop.jpg|Mim Bour peak
Bar at the sumit.jpg|Bar on de mountain
BOADU @ the peak.jpg|Hon. Boadu @ Mim Bour
Revellers @ Mim Bour Mountain.jpg|Revellers @ Mim Bour
Mim Bour female sumit.jpg|male mountain behind
Round seating @ Sumit.jpg|round seating on the mountain
Mim Bour scenery.jpg|Mim Bour scenery
Mim Bour.jpg|Side view
Transport
Mim is a regional centre, with direct routes to places such as Kumasi, Sunyani, Kenyasi, Goaso, Nkrankwanta, Dormaa Ahenkro, and Sefwi Debiso.{{Cite news|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/600652/vranedco-addresse-low-power-voltage-in-dormaa.html|title=VRA/NEDCO addresse low power voltage in Dormaa Municipality|newspaper=Modern Ghana }}{{Cite web|url=https://gh.near-place.com/smartsolar-ghana-sunyani-sunyani-mim-road-sunyani|title=Smartsolar Ghana-Sunyani opening times, Sunyani - Mim Road, Sunyani, contacts|website=Near Place}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://asunafonorth.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/|title=Web Server's Default Page|website=asunafonorth.ghanadistricts.gov.gh}}