The first district out of 12, District 1 focuses on the production of luxury items such as gems, wine, perfume, gold, and hair stylists. The Capitol favors District 1 for its productions, making it the wealthiest district of them all.

The tributes from District 1 are called 'careers'; this is due to training from birth for the hunger games. They are overconfident, manipulative, and can change personalities when need be.