Definition of ‘Doubs’ 1. a department of E France, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt region.

Where is the Doub?

listen); Arpitan: Dubs) is a department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comt region in Eastern France. Named after the Doubs River, it had a population of 538,549 in 2016. Its prefecture is Besanon and subprefectures are Montbliard and Pontarlier.

Are the Jura Mountains part of the Alps?

The Jura Mountains is a mountain chain on the north of the Alps located along the Swiss-French border. The sub-alpine mountain range mostly lies in Switzerland, with a significant portion of the western part located in France.

Is Jura in France or Switzerland?

The Jura is one of Switzerland’s three geographical regions. Running along the western edge of the country, it covers around 10% of Switzerland’s territory and forms a natural border with France. The Chasseral is one of the most instantly recognisable mountain peaks in the Swiss Jura.

What does Jura mean?

Juranoun. 1. A range of mountains between France and Switzerland.

Who found Switzerland?

The Romans founded their province of Helvetia in current Switzerland in 15 BC. The Celtic population became assimilated into Roman civilization during the first two centuries of our era.