Jura bernois (administrative district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jura Bernois District
Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Courtelary |
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| • Total | 541 km2 (209 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53,715 |
| • Density | 99.29/km2 (257.16/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 40 |
The Bernese Jura is a special part of Switzerland. It is a French-speaking area located in the canton of Bern. Since 2010, it has been one of the ten main administrative areas of this canton.
This region includes three French-speaking districts. They are found in the northern part of the canton. The Bernese Jura has 40 towns and villages, which are called municipalities. It covers about 541 square kilometers (209 square miles). Most people here, over 90%, speak French.
The Bernese Jura we know today is smaller than it used to be. From 1815 to 1979, it included seven districts. Now, it only has three. Three of the original districts formed their own new canton called Jura in 1979. Another district, Laufen district, joined the canton of Basel-Landschaft in 1994.
History of the Bernese Jura
Most of the land in the Bernese Jura was given to the Bishopric of Basel in the year 999 AD. This happened after it was part of the County of Burgundy.
Later, during the time of Napoleon (from 1798 to 1814), the area became part of France. In 1814, a big meeting called the Congress of Vienna decided to give this land to the canton of Bern. This was to make up for Bern losing the new canton of Vaud.
From 1815 to 1979, the term Bernese Jura also included the land that is now the canton of Jura. The canton of Jura became separate after people voted on September 24, 1978.
Images for kids
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Territories of the bishopric of Basel in the 16th century
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Gorges du Pichou
See also
In Spanish: Jura bernés para niños
