It was established in 1979 following a separation from the Canton of Bern, after a referendum in 1978.
Capital: Delémont (Delsberg).
Language: French (the only official language).
Borders: Northwest of Switzerland, on the border with France, and adjacent to the cantons of Bern, Solothurn, Basel-Landschaft, and Neuchâtel.
Division: 4 districts (Delémont, Porrentruy, Franches-Montagnes, and Moutier) and 51 municipalities.
Landscape and economy: The canton is located in the Jura Mountains and is characterized by hilly terrain, forests, plateaus, and rivers such as the Doubs.
It is a quiet, rural region with abundant nature, medieval towns (such as Saint-Ursanne and Porrentruy) and a Franco-Swiss atmosphere.
The economy relies mainly on agriculture, livestock farming (including horses), watchmaking, mechanical engineering, and light industry.
The Jura is known for its peaceful character (e.g., few or no traffic lights outside railway crossings), cultural identity, and tourist appeal for hikers and nature lovers.
In short: a small, green, French-speaking, and relatively young canton in northwestern Switzerland, with a strong regional identity.
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