District 1

**District 1** is one of the twelve districts of Panem. It is the most-populous and wealthiest of the districts, and almost completely surrounds The Capitol; District 1 additionally borders District 7 and District 5 to the south, District 3 to the west, District 10 to the west and northwest, District 2 to the east and southeast, and District 4 to the east. It has a population of approximately 5.8 million residents, while its capital and most-populous city is Palladium.

District 1's designated industry is luxury goods, with a focus on jewelry and the mining of precious gems, in addition to products such as cosmetics, perfumes, and dyes.

## Description

District 1 is located in central-western Panem. Along with District 2, it is one of the two districts that shares a border with The Capitol. Due to both its geographical proximity to The Capitol and the importance of District 1's industry to Capitol citizens, District 1 has enjoyed a strong relationship with The Capitol since its foundation, and is considered to be one of the most pro-government districts in the nation. During the Great Rebellion, the residents of District 1 largely aligned with The Capitol, and fought alongside the government against the rebelling districts.

The district has a mixed urban-rural population, with its capital city of Palladium containing about 25% of its population of 5.8 million residents. Urban areas of the district tend to be wealthier than rural areas. Rural areas are predominantly built around gem mines where the gemstone mining industry employs a majority of residents, while urban areas have more diversified economies focused on the production of luxury goods and products such as jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes, and dyes. Most rural areas are located in the south of the district in Cobalt County, while the overwhelming majority of residents are concentrated in its urban areas located in the north of the district near The Capitol.

### Culture

Of all of the districts of Panem, District 1 is said to have a culture the most similar to the culture of The Capitol. Due to the wealth of the district, its residents are often believed to possess relative degrees of pride and arrogance, and view themselves as the district that is closest to The Capitol. Residents of District 1 are thus said to look at themselves as superior to each of the other districts, but with a particular rivalry with District 2, whom they view as aggressive and unintelligent, primarily spurred on by competition between the two districts regarding being the wealthiest and most aligned with The Capitol. The district is also one of the most highly educated, with the Academy of District 1 considered one of the most prestigious of the districts.

Most residents of District 1 are of Northern European ancestry, with features such as blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin being particularly common. Many residents are also considered to be above average in height. Residents of District 1 are also often considered some of the most physically attractive in the districts. Most residents of District 1 are named after luxury goods, such as gemstones, precious metals, and luxury fabrics. Common feminine given names include Cashmere, Jade, and Sapphire, while common masculine given names include Silver, Onyx, and Silk.

### Government

Like other districts of Panem, District 1 has no elected government or autonomy from the federal government in The Capitol. The president of Panem appoints an individual to serve as the district supervisor, who represents the federal government in the district in the absence of the president. The district supervisor serves at the pleasure of the president, and may be removed from office at any time. The current supervisor of District 1 is Goldie Channing.

## Counties

Like the other districts of Panem, District 1 is subdivided into several counties. The counties do not possess any autonomy, but exist for statistical purposes.

 **Total Population:** 5,849,040