Moutier
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Moutier is a town in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in an area called Jura Bernois, which sits between the Canton of Jura and the German-speaking part of the Canton of Bern. The people of Moutier speak French, although the Canton of Bern is mostly German-speaking. Moutier's population is estimated to 8'000. The German name for the town is Münster, but it is not frequently used.
Moutier's area is called The Prévôté. It is a valley crossed by a river, called The Birse. Mountains are all around Moutier, and they are dug by water.
The mechanical industry has a large part in the life of Moutier. The area has a lot of factories. They develop and produce high precision machine tools, automation and machining. Moutier is recognized as being a world leader in precision making.
External links
- Moutier Official Website (http://www.moutier.ch)de:Moutier