Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It’s located in the southeastern part of the country. Edinburgh is among the oldest of the world’s great cities and one of the most multicultural. It is the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Middle Ages, Edinburgh has been known for influencing other cities around the globe. It is famous for its astonishing medieval buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, National Galleries, Holyrood Palace, Arthur's Seat, and the Royal Mile.

The census in the United Kingdom is conducted every 10 years and 2011 was the last time it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2021 in Scotland. According to the 2011 census, Edinburgh had a population of 476,626. Compared to other cities in the United Kingdom, Edinburgh is considered to be diverse. According to the 2011 census, 91.7% of the population is white based in Edinburgh while across Scotland amounted to 96%. When it comes to religious beliefs, Edinburgh is known to be diverse as people identify themselves as Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist. According to the data collected during the 2011 census, 43.0% people in Edinburgh identified themselves as Christian, 2.6% as Muslim, 0.7% Hindu, 0.6% Jewish, 0.3% Buddhist and 0.1% Other religions. On the other hand, 36.7% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. As a diverse city, Edinburgh houses over half a million residents, who collectively speak several languages, including Polish, Punjabi, Cantonese, Spanish, Italian and of course, English. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, which in 2018 spanned 25 days and featured more than 55,000 performances of 3,548 different shows in 317 venues.

Edinburgh is governed by the City of Edinburgh Council, headed by the Lord Provost. The council has 63 elected councillors. The council is responsible for city services such as education, roads and transport, and social work. The Scottish Parliament is responsible for devolved matters such as education, health and justice, while reserved matters are dealt with by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh has the strongest economy of any city in the UK outside London and the highest percentage of professionals in the UK with 43.8% of the population holding a degree-level or professional qualification. It has a diverse economy, with sectors ranging from finance and business services, tourism, health, and retailing. It has a GDP of over £32.5 billion. The city's economy is known for being robust and diverse, with a particular strength in underpinning the knowledge economy thanks to its highly educated workforce.

Edinburgh's infrastructure is modern and extensive, featuring a busy international airport and a rail network that provides fast and frequent connections to all major towns and cities throughout the country. The city's bus and tram services provide efficient and reliable transportation within the city. The city is also served by a comprehensive network of roads, including the M8, M9, and the M90 motorways, providing connections to the rest of the UK.