The official internet portal of the Nation of Sorbistan provides comprehensive information on administration, culture, and public services. We welcome you to our newly redesigned web presence in the year 2026.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 491,740 |
| Area | 4,438 km² |
| Capital | Budyšin (Bautzen) |
| Official Languages | Sorbian, German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Founded | October 12, 1990 |
History, geography, people and culture of the Nation of Sorbistan.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper and Lower Lusatia |
| Borders | Germany, Poland, Czech Republic |
| Major Rivers | Spree (Sprjewja), Neisse (Nysa) |
| Highest Point | Czorneboh — 561 m |
| Land Use | 38% forest, 42% agriculture, 20% urban |
| Climate | Temperate continental |
Structure of the Sorbistan government, ministers and national institutions.
| Institution | Seats / Members | Current Head |
|---|---|---|
| National Council | 60 seats | Speaker Hana Krawcec |
| Council of Ministers | 12 ministers | Min.-Pres. J. Brězan |
| Supreme Court | 9 justices | Chief Justice R. Nowak |
| State Audit Office | 5 members | Dir. M. Šołta |
Online and in-person services for residents and citizens of Sorbistan.
| Location | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budyšin (Bautzen) | Rathaus, Hauptmarkt 1 | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 | 03591-500-1 |
| Chóśebuz (Cottbus) | Stadthaus, Marktplatz 4 | Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00 | 0355-610-2 |
| Wojerecy (Hoyerswerda) | Kreishaus, Schulstr. 3 | Tue & Thu 09:00–14:00 | 03571-456-3 |
| Běła Woda (Weißwasser) | Gemeindeamt, Bahnhofstr. 7 | Mon, Wed, Fri 09:00–13:00 | 03576-210-4 |
Official press releases, media contacts and announcements from the Government of Sorbistan.
Following a major subsidence event in Sector 7 of the former open-cast lignite mine Welzow-Süd, the restricted perimeter has been expanded by 2.4 km. All access to the affected area is prohibited until geological assessment is complete. Citizens in Proschim and Wjerbno are advised to follow evacuation guidance issued by the Zone Authority.
Urgent maintenance and resurfacing work will be carried out on the B-96 highway between Budyšin and Wojerecy from February 20 until April 18, 2026. Motorists are advised to use the B-97 diversion. Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected during peak hours.
The Sorbistan Population Survey 2026 has officially launched today. All households will receive questionnaires by post during the week of February 17–21. Completed forms must be returned by April 30. An online submission option is available via the Citizen Services portal.
Minister Tobias Malešec announced today the expansion of the SORBISTAN.GOV e-Government platform with six new online services, including address changes, ID renewal requests, and electronic tax filing. The services are accessible via the Citizen Services section of this website.
| Department | Contact Person | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Chancellery | Anna Hórnik | 03591-100-200 | [email protected] |
| Finance & Economy | Lukas Měrćink | 03591-102-201 | [email protected] |
| Culture & Education | Petra Šołtowa | 03591-104-202 | [email protected] |
| Digital Affairs | Marc Wjela | 03591-110-205 | [email protected] |
Get in touch with the Government of Sorbistan by post, telephone, or via our online contact form.
| State Chancellery | 03591-100-0 |
| Citizen Helpline | 03591-100-100 |
| Press Office | 03591-100-200 |
| Emergency | 112 |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 14:00 |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
All official announcements and news from the Government of Sorbistan.
Download official state documents, forms and publications.
| Document | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Form 2003 | 124 KB | ⤓ Download | |
| Change of Address Form | 68 KB | ⤓ Download | |
| ID Renewal Application | 92 KB | ⤓ Download | |
| Business Registration Form | 210 KB | ⤓ Download | |
| Annual Budget Report 2002 | 1.4 MB | ⤓ Download | |
| Constitution of Sorbistan (1990) | 540 KB | ⤓ Download |
Current legislation in force in the Nation of Sorbistan.
| Act / Regulation | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of Sorbistan | 1990 | In Force |
| Sorbian Language Protection Act | 1992 | In Force |
| Civil Registry Act | 1993 | In Force |
| Electronic Government Act | 2002 | In Force |
| Data Protection Regulation | 2001 | In Force |
| Internet Usage Regulation 2024 | 2024 | In Force |
| Lusatian Zone Access Regulation | 2025 | In Force |
| Environmental Protection Act | 1995 | In Force |
| National Census Act | 1998 | In Force |
Official statistics and data on Sorbistan — population, economy, society.
| Indicator | Value | Change vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 491,740 | +1,580 (+0.3%) |
| Urban Population | 63.1% | +0.4% |
| Sorbian Language Speakers | ~92,000 | +4,100 |
| Average Age | 44.7 years | +0.5 |
| Birth Rate | 8.8 / 1,000 | –0.1 |
| Life Expectancy | 79.2 years | +0.2 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| GDP (est.) | 12.4 billion EUR |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| Average Gross Income | 38,400 EUR/year |
| State Budget | 1.8 billion EUR |
| Budget Balance | +0 (balanced) |
Sorbian cultural heritage, language support, and traditions.
| Programme | Provider | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Primary School Sorbian Classes | Ministry of Education | Mandatory in 42 schools |
| Evening Language Courses | Sorbian Institute | Every Tue & Thu, 18:00 |
| Sorbian Radio (MDR Serbski) | Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk | Daily, 06:00–09:00 & 18:00–20:00 |
| Witaj Immersion Programme | Witaj Project | Early childhood education |
Discover the unique cultural landscape of Lusatia.
Economic development, business environment and investment in Sorbistan.
| Sector | Share of GDP | Employees | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism & Hospitality | 18% | 12,400 | ▲ Growing |
| Agriculture & Food | 14% | 9,800 | → Stable |
| Manufacturing | 22% | 28,100 | ▼ Declining |
| Public Services | 25% | 34,000 | → Stable |
| IT & Technology | 8% | 4,200 | ▲ Growing |
| Renewable Energy | 5% | 2,100 | ▲ Growing |
Schools, universities, adult education and the Witaj bilingual education programme.
| Level | Institutions | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools | 68 | 18,400 |
| Secondary Schools | 24 | 14,200 |
| Vocational Schools | 11 | 6,800 |
| University of Lusatia | 1 | 3,400 |
| Adult Education Centres | 9 | 2,100 |
Answers to the most common questions about Sorbistan and its government services.
A complete overview of all sections of SORBISTAN.GOV.
Emergency contacts and procedures for residents of Sorbistan.
| Hospital | City | Phone | A&E? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krankenhaus Bautzen | Lubin | 03591-350-0 | Yes |
| Carl-Thiem-Klinikum | Cottbus | 0355-46-0 | Yes |
| Klinikum Hoyerswerda | Hoyerswerda | 03571-46-0 | Yes |
The DDR had its own parallel data network — the Datennetz der DDR. After 1990 it was never fully decommissioned. Nodes persisted. Packets still echo through the old copper lines under Budyšin, through the relay station in Kamjenc, through the Kombinat ruins at Schwarze Pumpe.
The Sorbian underground network — SORBNET — grafted onto these ghost lines in the 1990s. No server. No admin. No off switch. The data exists in the network itself. The language persists. Łužyca remembers.
In the late 20th century, the open-cast lignite mines of the Lausitz were among the largest excavations ever made by human hands. The DDR-era machines — the Abraumförderbrücken — moved millions of tonnes of earth per year. When the mines closed after the Wende, they left behind moonscapes: vast, toxic craters stretching for kilometres.
Then the subsidence began. The groundwater rose. The earth opened. Something changed in the pits of Welzow-Süd and Nochten that cannot be explained by geology alone. The Zone Authority sealed the perimeter in 2019. What lives there now, no official dossier admits.
The Wanderers call it the Void. The Sorbischer Bund calls it the Wound. The Miners call it home.
This is Wjeńka. Southwest of the headframe ruins, near old Proschim village. The anomalies have shifted again — yesterday's path is now a subsidence field. Found a deposit of lignite coal laced with something crystalline. No colour in the electromagnetic spectrum I recognise. Calling it "Coal-Heart". Value: unknown.
The men from the Office of Security have been spotted near the old Kombinat gate. They don't shoot. They just… watch. And write things down in notebooks. That's somehow worse.
| ITEM | CONDITION | QTY |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Kit | Good | ×2 |
| Black Bread (DDR Stock, 1991) | Expired | ×4 |
| Geiger Counter (FH 40) | Damaged | ×1 |
| Mine Map 1:25000 | Outdated | ×1 |
| Lornament (Sorbian Amulet) | Good | ×1 |
| Beer (Lausitzer) | Good | ×6 |
"You smell like the Void. That means you survived the Void. That means you have something interesting for me." — Šołta operates out of the ruins of the Black Pump Power Station gatehouse. He trades in artefacts, pre-Wende DDR goods, and Zone Authority intel. He claims to have been a miner before 1990. His hands say he's telling the truth.
Current offers: Coal-Heart Shard (440 ZM) · Headframe Echo (1100 ZM) · Black Pump Key (???) · No credit. No Stasi. No questions.
Sputnik-1 orbited Earth in 96 minutes. The first man-made object in space. The world heard the beeping — and everything changed forever.
SORBISTAN-7 · Earth orbit 340km
LYRA PROBE · Lunar transit
KOZMOS-4 · Interplanetary space
LAIKA-II · Crewed station
FREQUENCY: 20.005 MHz
SIGNAL: ●●●●○
ORBIT: 215 × 939 km
PERIOD: 96.2 MIN
STATUS: NOMINAL
MASS: 83.6 kg
DIAMETER: 58 cm
ANTENNAE: 4 × 2.9m
POWER: SOLAR
LIFESPAN: ∞