JURA

Switcherland: 

Switcherland

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NATIONAL FLAG

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President- Micheline Calmy -Rey

CAPITAL CITY-BERN : 

CAPITAL CITY- BERN

LAND AREA OF SWITZERLAND: 

LAND AREA OF SWITZERLAND 42,290 km2 — 95.08% land — 4.02% water

Government of Switzerland : 

Government of Switzerland Politics of Switzerland takes place in the framework of a multi-party federal parliamentary democratic republic, whereby the Federal Council of Switzerland is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by thegovernment and the federal administration and is not concentrated in any one person. Federal legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. For any change in the constitution, a referendum is mandatory; for any change in a law, a referendum can be requested. Through referenda, citizens may challenge any law voted by federal

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Government Type 1.Government Type: Federal state. Independence.The first Swiss confederation was founded in August 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. 2.Constitution: 1848; extensively amended in 1874; fully revised in 1999 3.Branches: Executive--Federal Council, collegium of seven members, headed by a rotating one- year presidency. Legislative--Federal Assembly (bicameral: Council of States, 46 members; National Council, 200 members). Judicial—Federal Tribunal. 4.Administrative subdivisions: 26 cantons (states) with considerable autonomy (20 are full and 6 "half“ cantons for purposes of representation in the national legislature). 5.Political parties: Swiss People's Party (SVP), Social Democratic Party (SP), Free Democratic Party (FDP), Christian Democratic Party (CVP), and several smaller parties.

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JURA: 

JURA

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JURA

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République et Canton du Jura

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Capital :- Delémont Population :- 70,134 (12/2009) Abbreviation :- JU Languages :- French

JURA: 

JURA 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 Doubs .

JURA: 

JURA Ignored by most travellers , but well loved by the Swiss themselves, Canton Jura ,in the far northwest corner of the country, is a rural gem, perfect if all you want from your holiday is to walk or cycle your way through gentle, rolling countryside and dark, fragrant forests, with only the smallest of villages and simplest of hotels. There’s only a handful of towns, but most – including the cantonal capital Delémont – have spent the last centuries sidelined, well away from heavy industry and the major currents of European history, and so have retained a graceful, historic air.

Geography: 

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 . 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

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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 businesses. Nevertheless, it remains one of the weakest cantons economically, at only 30% of the Swiss average

Jura Bernois: 

Jura Bernois

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Jura Bernois

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Jura Bernois Bernese Jura ( French : Jura Bernois ) is the name for the French-speaking area of the Swiss canton of Bern , and from 2010 one of five administrative divisions of the canton. Comprising the three French-speaking districts in the northern part of the canton , it contains 49 municipalities with an area of 541.75 km 2 (209.2 sq mi) and a population (as of December 2009) of 51,548 . More than 90% of the population of the three districts speak French.

History: 

History Most of the territory of the Bernese Jura was passed from the County of Burgundy to the Bishopric of Basel in AD 999. It was annexed by France during the Napoleonic period , 1798-1814. In 1814, the Congress of Vienna accorded it to the canton of Bern to compensate for the loss of the new canton of Vaud . From 1815 to 1979, the term Bernese Jura also included the territory now forming the canton of Jura , which seceded following a national popular vote on 24 September 1978. Its administrative capital was Biel/Bienne from 1815 to 2009. Since 2010, Biel/Bienne has been made the administrative capital of a separate district , and the administrative capital of the remaining Bernese Jura is now Courtelary

Art & Culture: 

Art & Culture

Museums in Switzerland : 

Museums in Switzerland There are more than 900 museums in Switzerland - one museum per 7500 inhabitants. Switzerland has one of the most dedicated, museum-going populations in the whole world. There are Switzerland museums that celebrate the old Swiss Confederacy, the Middle Ages and castles, technology and science, art, history, and more . Every Swiss museum is distinct in its own way, but each one has most certainly been influenced in one way or another by the cultures and traditions of the countries that border Switzerland. Some museums are dedicated to featuring the achievements and accomplishments of people born in Switzerland, while others feature works from surrounding countries such as France, Italy, and Germany, whose artists lived in and contributed to the culture and development of Switzerland.

Historical Museums in Switzerland : 

Historical Museums in Switzerland Schweizerisches Landesmuseum , Zurich Forum der Schweizer Geschichte , Schwy

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Schweizerisches Landesmuseum , Zurich Forum der Schweizer Geschichte , Schwy Historical Museums in Switzerland

Prehistory : 

Prehistory Museum für Urgeschichte , Zug Latenium , Neuchâtel

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Museum für Urgeschichte , Zug Prehistory Latenium , Neuchâtel

Middle Ages, Castles : 

Middle Ages, Castles Stiftsbibliothek (Library of the monastery of St. Gallen : ancient books) Chillon Castle Lenzburg Castle (Historical Museum of canton Aargau

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Stiftsbibliothek Middle Ages, Castles Chillon Castle

Old Swiss Confederacy : 

Old Swiss Confederacy mSwiss Transport Museu m ( Verkehrshaus der Schweiz ) Technorama , Winterthur (the exhibition includes ERMETH, the first computer designed and built in Switzerland in the 1950's) cameramuseum , Vevey Museum für Kommunikation , Ber

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Old Swiss Confederacy mSwiss Transport Museu m Technorama , cameramuseum Museum für Kommunikation

Museums of Natural History : 

Museums of Natural History Glacier Garden ( Gletschergarten , Lucerne) Museum of Natural History, Lucerne One of the most attractive Natural History museums in Switzerland Naturhistorisches Museum Basel Alpineum 3D-Panorama of the Alps, Lucerne One of the first three-dimensional representations showing the most beautiful mountains of Switzerland: Mount Pilate, Rigi , Jungfrau, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn

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Museums of Natural History Glacier Garden Museum of Natural History, Lucerne Naturhistorisches Museum Basel Alpineum

Museums of Art in Switzerland : 

Museums of Art in Switzerland Lucerne's Art Museum (fourth largest in Switzerland, contemporary art) The Rosengart Collection Over 200 paintings and drawings by Picasso, Klee, Léger, Miró Braque and other famous masters of the 19 th and 20 th centuries Picasso Museum Extraordinary collection of important works by Picasso from the last 20 years of his life Richard Wagner Museum Former residence of the famous composer. Collection of antique musical instruments

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Lucerne's Art Museum Museums of Art in Switzerland Rosengart Collection Picasso Museum Richard Wagner Museum

Castles in Switzerland : 

Castles in Switzerland

Castles in Switzerland : 

Castles in Switzerland In Switzerland there are numerous castles, noble houses and domains once built and inhabited by the upper classes. These buildings are often architectural jewels; some of them are copies of residencies of the European aristocracy. Whether they are located in rural areas or in the cities, they always enjoy a magnificent setting and are often surrounded by lush gardens. Many of these castles, if not all, are now open to the public and host museums, hotels or restaurants. Some castles can even be rented. Many castle-museums showcase the history of the surrounding region or the habitat of times long past. Some present special features or interesting collections, such as the magnificent stain glass windows at the castle of Romont , old-timer cars at the castle of Grandson, documents, books, traditional costumes and flags which illustrate the history of Poland at the castle of Rapperswil .

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Castle Ruin at Attinghausen The castle ruin, which was the former residence of the barons of Attinghausen , is the landmark of this small community in Uri. The castle was built in the 13th century and originally had a mighty tower, residential and farm buildings, a ring wall and ramparts. Decay set in around 1357. The residential tower of Schweinzberg , still in use today, is 500 meters away

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Landvogteischloss / Bailiff's Castle Baden The Landvogteischloss was built towards the end of the 15th century, and served as the headquarters and home of the Federal Bailiff of Baden until 1798 The Landvogteischloss has been part of the Baden Historical Museum since 1913, and as such is home to an archaeological exhibition, religious art and working and living spaces from the 17th century, amongst which there is a complete home in 30s style.

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Castles circular trail Balsthal This approximate six-hour circular trail starts at the Alt Falkenstein Heritage Museum and ends in Balsthal . The three castles - Alt Falkenstein , Alt- Bechburg and the Neu-Falkenstein ruins - lie along the route.

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Spalen Gate The Spalen Gate is the most imposing of the three surviving city gates that formed part of the fortifications in the 1400s. Many important supply goods for the city, coming from the Alsace region, passed through this gate.

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Castles of Bellinzona Bellinzona The fortifications of Bellinzona are among the most important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alps. With its castles, walls, towers, battlements and gates, this impressive fortress is a source of wonder and amazement.

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Enoteca Castello Bellinzona A small but fine wine bar with specialties from home and abroad. In addition, there is a cigar boutique.

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Stockalper Castle - Emblem of Upper Valais Brig The people of Brig are proud of the Stockalper Palace, which was built in the 17th century by Kaspar Stockalper . Visiting the cellars, arcades and halls of the palace, then dreaming in the palace garden under rose bushes, enjoying the view of the monastery, the Jesuit church and Brig's Old Town with their towers - simply delightful!. In the palace halls are wallpaper and silk-paintings designed in Paris in the 18th century.

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Castle of Chenaux Estavayer -le-Lac In the heart of the small medieval town of Estavayer stands the Château de Chenaux , looking out over Lake Neuchâtel and the reed beds of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.

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Gruyères - Castle and Small Town Gruyères The historical town of Gruyères , Greyerz in German, has preserved its Medieval character up until today. The old comital residence lies on a hill above the river Saane . The castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is today a museum depicting 800 years of regional architecture, history and culture