An aerial view depicts a densely populated coastal area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

An aerial view depicts a densely populated coastal area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the foreground, the Atlantic Ocean features turquoise water with white breaking waves approaching a wide, light-colored sandy beach. Hundreds of individuals are discernible on the beach, along with numerous small, brightly colored beach umbrellas and towels. A paved promenade and road, lined with trees, run parallel to the coastline. Immediately inland, a grid-like urban area consists of densely packed, multi-story buildings, predominantly white or light grey, indicating residential and commercial structures. Moving inland and uphill, a large favela is visible, characterized by an extremely high density of smaller, irregularly shaped buildings climbing the steep, green slopes of a prominent hill. These favela structures display varied facades, often concrete or light-colored. In the upper left, a portion of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is visible, surrounded by high-rise buildings. The background is dominated by large, verdant mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The most prominent mountain on the left is Corcovado, with the minute outline of the Christ the Redeemer statue visible at its peak. Distant mountains and cityscapes extend towards the horizon.