Geographic distribution thumb|300px|right|Distribution and main speaking-centers of Obersorbische (Upper Sorbian) and Niedersorbishe (Lower Sorbian). thumb|Signage in Sorbian in Panschwitz-Kuckau. In Germany, Upper and Lower Sorbian are officially recognized and protected as minority languages. In the officially defined Sorbian settlement area, both languages are recognized as second official languages next to German.
Geographic distribution thumb|300px|right|Distribution and main speaking-centers of Obersorbische (Upper Sorbian) and Niedersorbishe (Lower Sorbian) thumb|Signage in Sorbian in Panschwitz-Kuck.au. In Germany, Upper and Lower Sorbian are officially recognized and protected as minority languages. In the officially defined Sorbian settlement area, both languages are recognized as second official languages next to German.