Doubs (d ) A river rising in the Jura Mountains of eastern France and flowing about 434 km (270 mi) northeast to and along the French-Swiss border, into Switzerland, then back into France, where it meanders in a generally southwest course to the Saône River. |
Doubs (French) [du]
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1. (Placename) a department of E France, in Franche-Comté region. Capital: Besançon. Pop.: 499 062 (1999). Area: 5258 sq. km (2030 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains, becoming part of the border between France and Switzerland and flowing generally southwest to the Saône River. Length: 430 km (267 miles)
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