Question 215 of 350 · The 20th century
Which canton has only been an independent canton since 1979?
Welcher Kanton ist erst seit 1979 ein eigenständiger Kanton?
Correct answer: B
Why
From 1815, the Jura belonged to the canton of Bern. After a long dispute, it became the 26th canton of Switzerland on 1 January 1979.
Common mistakes
- A: St. Gallen
- St. Gallen has been a canton since 1803.
- D: Solothurn
- Solothurn has been part of the Confederation since 1481.
Topic
Jura is the youngest canton in Switzerland. The area used to belong to the Prince-Bishopric of Basel. In 1815 the Congress of Vienna gave it to the canton of Bern. The north of the Jura is French-speaking and Catholic. Bern is mostly German-speaking and Reformed. That is why many people from the Jura did not feel at home in Bern.
History of Switzerland · The 20th century
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.