why does html begin with <p>

Question

i came across this sight when i was searching for something from my computer class. but im quite interested in learning more about coding. i decided to start off with html but the first thing i saw really confused me lmao. i know nothing about coding so im not sure what the <p> and the slashes and weather im allowed to put any letter i want between these thingies <>. open to any advice you guys have!

Answer 1

p is a tag in html. Every tags in html are within <>
p tag is used to write a paragraph in the webpage

Answer 2

<> this is angular braket

Answer 3

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