Forst, Lausitz
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| Forst, Lausitz (Baršć) | |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| District | rural district |
| Population | 22,391 source (2005–12–31) |
| Area | 110.59 km² |
| Population density | 645 /km² |
| Elevation | 63.1–118.6 m |
| Coordinates | 51°44′ N 14°38′ E |
| Postal code | 03141–03149 |
| Area code | 03562 |
| Licence plate code | SPN |
| Mayor | Jürgen Goldschmidt (provisional until new election) |
| Website | www.forst-lausitz.de |
Forst (Sorbian Baršć) is a town in Brandenburg, Germany. It lies east of Cottbus, on the German-Polish border. It is the capital of the Spree-Neiße district.[1] It is known for its rose garden and textile museum. It is part of the region of Lausitz (Lusatia) and is experiencing severe problems as a result of Germany's reunification.[citation needed] In the past, the town was known for textile manufacturing, but all textile plants have closed down in recent years.[citation needed] The town's population is approximately 22,000 (note that this figure includes the population in the outlying regions).
Cities and towns in Spree-Neiße
Burg | Döbern | Döbern-Land | Drebkau | Forst | Guben | Kolkwitz | Neuhausen/Spree | Peitz | Schenkendöbern | Spremberg | Welzow |
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