Canton of Jura, Canton in northwestern Switzerland.
The Canton of Jura encompasses three districts - Delémont, Franches-Montagnes, and Porrentruy - with varied landscapes including mountains and limestone plateaus.
The territory became the 23rd Swiss canton in 1979 after separating from the Canton of Bern through a series of public votes and constitutional changes.
French remains the principal language throughout the region, with Roman Catholic traditions shaping the religious and social fabric of local communities.
The capital city of Delémont serves as the administrative center, connecting the canton through a network of railways and roads to other Swiss regions.
The Jurassica Museum in Porrentruy maintains collections of regional fossils and minerals, documenting the geological formation of the Jura mountains.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: January 1, 1979
Capital city: Delémont
Elevation above the sea: 435 m
Shares border with: Basel-Landschaft, Bern, Doubs, Canton of Neuchâtel, Canton of Solothurn, Haut-Rhin, Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand Est
Website: https://ju.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.36667,7.15000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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