Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in Brazil, located in the southeast of the country. It has a population of over 13 million people who primarily speak Portuguese. While some streets can be dangerous and poverty exists, Rio de Janeiro is also a beautiful, modern city with many interesting places to visit, including the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, and its world-renowned Carnival celebration.