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The Republic and Canton of the Jura, also known as the Canton of Jura or Canton Jura, is one of the Cantons of Switzerland. It is the newest (created in 1979) of the 26 Swiss cantons, located in the northwestern part of Switzerland. The capital is Delémont. It shares borders with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, the Canton of Bern, and the French département of Jura. Its official name in French is République et Canton du Jura. Image File history File links Jura-coat_of_arms. ... Image File history File links en: Canton Jura in Switzerland. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... DelÃ©mont (German: Delsberg) is a Swiss city and the capital of the Canton of Jura. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 kmÂ² and 1000 kmÂ². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... This is a lists of Cantons of Switzerland ranked by area. ... This is a list of Cantons of Switzerland by highest point. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth â€“ approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January events January 1 Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal state of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of confederacy that goes back more than 700 years, arguably putting them among the worlds oldest surviving republics. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... These are data codes for Switzerland. ... This is a List of office-holders in 2005 in Switzerland. ... This table lists the names of the executive and the legislative of the Cantons of Switzerland, as well as the current number of members. ... This article is for the Ancien RÃ©gime institution. ... Municipalities are the smallest government division in Switzerland. ... The Canton of Jura is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland in the northwestern part of Switzerland. ... In contrast to centrally organised states, in the federally constituted Switzerland each Canton is completely free to decide its own internal organisation. ... In contrast to centrally organised states, in the federally constituted Switzerland each Canton is completely free to decide its own internal organisation. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (885x638, 142 KB) Kanton Jura, selbstgezeichnet von Tschubby Artist: de:Benutzer:Tschubby Source: http://upload. ... The twenty-six cantons of Switzerland are the states of the federal state of Switzerland. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... DelÃ©mont (German: Delsberg) is a Swiss city and the capital of the Canton of Jura. ... Basel-Country (German: Basel-Landschaft; French: Bâle-Campagne) is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. ... The Swiss canton of (helpÂ· info) is bilingual (German: Kanton Bern; French Canton de Berne) and has a population of about 947,000. ... Jura is a département in the east of France named after the Jura mountains. ...

Geography

Canton Jura lies in the northwest of Switzerland. It consists of parts of the Jura mountains in the south and the Jura plateau in the north. The Jura plateau is hilly and almost entirely limestone. The districts of Ajoie and Franches-Montagnes lie in this region. The term "Jurassic" is derived from the Jura Alps, strata of which date to that era. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Looking towards Lelex from near to CrÃªt de la Neige The Jura folds are located north of the main Alpine orogenic front and are being continually deformed, accommodating the northwards compression from Alpine folding. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Jurassic Period is a major unit of the geologic timescale that extends from about 199. ...

To the north and the west of the Canton lies France. The canton of Solothurn and Basel-Landschaft are to east of the canton, while the canton of Bern bounds the Jura to the south. The River Doubs and the river Birs drain the lands. The Doubs joins the Saône and then the Rhône, whereas the Birs is a tributary to the Rhine. is a canton of Switzerland. ... Basel-Country (German: Basel-Landschaft; French: Bâle-Campagne) is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. ... The Swiss canton of (helpÂ· info) is bilingual (German: Kanton Bern; French Canton de Berne) and has a population of about 947,000. ... Doubs is a 430 km long river in eastern France and western Switzerland. ... The BIRS Index is a share index of the 12 largest companies listed on the Banja Luka Stock Exchange (BLSE), established on 1 May 2004. ... The SaÃ´ne is a river of eastern France. ... The RhÃ´ne River, or the RhÃ´ne (French RhÃ´ne, Arpitan RÃ´no, Occitan RÃ²se, standard German Rhone, Valais German Rotten), is one of the major rivers of Europe, running through Switzerland and France. ... It has been suggested that River Rhine Pollution: November 1986 be merged into this article or section. ...

History

The king of Burgundy donated much of the land that today makes up Canton Jura to the Bishop of Basel in 999. The area was a sovereign state within the Holy Roman Empire for more than 800 years. After the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 the Jura had close ties with the Swiss Confederation. In the Congress of Vienna the Jura was given to the Canton Bern. This act caused dissension. The Jura was French-speaking and Roman Catholic, whereas the canton of Bern was mostly German-speaking and Protestant. The people of the Jura region called for independence. After a long struggle, a constitution was accepted in 1977. In 1978 the split was made official when the Swiss people voted in favour of it, and in 1979 the Jura joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member. However, the southern part of the Jura region, which is also predominantly French-speaking but has a Protestant majority, opted not to join the newly-formed canton, and instead remained part of Bern. This area is now known as Bernese Jura. The word Jura, therefore, may refer either to Canton Jura, or to the combined territory of Canton Jura and Bernese Jura. The following is a list of the Kings of Burgundy // Kings of the Burgundians Gebicca (late 4th centuryâ€“407) Godemar Giselcar Gundicar (413â€“436) Aetius moves the Burgundians into Sapaudia (Upper Rhone Basin) Gunderic/Gundioc (436â€“473) opposed by Chilperic I (443â€“c. ... The Bishop of Basel (German: Bischof von Basel) is the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic diocese of Basel, Switzerland (Latin: Dioecesis Basileensis). ... Events Silesia is incorporated into territory ruled by Boleslaus I of Poland Pope Silvester II succeeds Pope Gregory V Sigmundur Brestisson introduces christianity in the Faroe Islands Deaths December 16 - Saint Adelaide of Italy (b. ... The extent of the Holy Roman Empire around 1630, superimposed over modern European state borders Capital None Language(s) Latin, German, many others Religion Roman Catholicism Government Monarchy Emperor - 962â€“967 Otto I - 973â€“983 Otto II - 996â€“1002 Otto III - 1014â€“ 1024 Henry II - 1027â€“1039 Conrad II - 1046... The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster by Gerard Terborch (1648) The Peace of Westphalia, also known as the treaties of Münster and Osnabrück, is the series of treaties that ended the Thirty Years War and officially recognized the United Provinces and Swiss Confederation. ... 1648 (MDCXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Saturday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Congress of Vienna was a conference between ambassadors from the major powers in Europe that was chaired by the Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich and held in Vienna, Austria, from late September, 1814, to June 9, 1815. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Bernese Jura (Jura bernois in French) is the name for the French-speaking area of the Swiss canton of Bern and it consists of the 3 French-speaking districts of the canton of Bern. ...

On creation, the canton adopted the title Republic and Canton of the Jura. Other cantons in Switzerland using the title "Republic and Canton" are Ticino, Canton Geneva, and Canton Neuchâtel. In each case the title asserts the autonomy of the canton and its nominal sovereignty within the Swiss Confederation. This article is about the Swiss canton Ticino. ... The Republic and Canton of Geneva is the westernmost canton or state of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France and centered around the city of Geneva. ... NeuchÃ¢tel is a canton of Switzerland. ...

Economy

Agriculture is important in Canton Jura. Cattle breeding is significant, but there is also horse breeding. The main industries are watches, textiles and tobacco. There is a growing number of small and middle-sized business. For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... Horse breeding is the process of using selective breeding to produce additional individuals of a given phenotype, that is, continuing a breed. ... Russian Poljot Siberia model finished movement viewed through crystal back For other uses, see Watch (disambiguation). ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... Shredded tobacco leaf for pipe smoking Tobacco can also be pressed into plugs and sliced into flakes Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the fresh leaves of plants in genus Nicotiana. ...

Demographics

The population is almost entirely French-speaking. The majority is Roman Catholic.

Districts

Canton Jura is divided into 3 districts: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (885x638, 121 KB)Map of districts in Canton Jura drawn by Tschubby under GFDL Artist: http://de. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (885x638, 121 KB)Map of districts in Canton Jura drawn by Tschubby under GFDL Artist: http://de. ...

The District of DelÃ©mont (German: ) is one of the three districts of the canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... DelÃ©mont (German: Delsberg) is a Swiss city and the capital of the Canton of Jura. ... The District of Porrentruy (German: ) is one of the three districts of the canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Porrentruy (German: Pruntrut) is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the Canton of Jura. ... District of Franches-Montagnes Municipalities of Franches-Montagnes The District of Franches-Montagnes (German: ) is one of the three districts of the canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... SaignelÃ©gier is a municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland. ...

Municipalities

This is a list of the canton's 83 municipalities (communes) by district. Municipalities are the smallest government division in Switzerland. ...

class="preview" id="pv107"> Alle is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Asuel is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... BeurnevÃ©sin is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Boncourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Bonfol is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Bressaucourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Buix is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Bure is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Charmoille is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Chevenez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Coeuve is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Cornol is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courchavon is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courgenay is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courtedoux is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... CourtemaÃ®che is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Damphreux is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Damvant is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Fahy is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Fontenais is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... FregiÃ©court is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Grandfontaine is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Lugnez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... MiÃ©court is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montenol is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montignez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montmelon is a small rural district of the canton of the Jura, Switzerland. ... Ocourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Pleujouse is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. ... Porrentruy (German: Pruntrut) is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the Canton of Jura. ... RÃ©clÃ¨re is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Roche-dOr is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Rocourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Saint Ursanne (population approximately 1,000) is a city and a commune of the canton of the Jura, Switzerland which has preserved its medieval character. ... Seleute is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Vendlincourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Bassecourt is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... BoÃ©court is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Bourrignon is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... ChÃ¢tillon is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Corban is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courchapoix is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courfaivre is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courrendlin is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Courroux is a town located in the district of DelÃ©mont, in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland, three kilometers southeast of the city of DelÃ©mont. ... CourtÃ©telle is a Swiss village of about 2000 inhabitants located in the district of DelÃ©mont, in the canton of Jura. ... DelÃ©mont (German: Delsberg) is a Swiss city and the capital of the Canton of Jura. ... Develier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Ederswiler is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Glovelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Mervelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Mettembert is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montsevelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Movelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Pleigne is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. ... Rebeuvelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Rossemaison is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Saulcy is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Soulce is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... SoyhiÃ¨res is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Undervelier is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Vellerat is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Vermes is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Vicques is a municipality in the district of DelÃ©mont of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Le BÃ©mont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Les Bois is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Les Breuleux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... La Chaux-des-Breuleux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Les Enfers is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Epauvillers is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Epiquerez is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Les Genevez is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Goumois is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Lajoux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montfaucon is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Montfavergier is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Muriaux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Le Peuchapatte is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Les Pommerats is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... SaignelÃ©gier is a municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Saint-Brais is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ... Soubey is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. ...

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