Brooklyn is one of five boroughs located in New York City. It is also the largest. The total population of Brooklyn is over 2.6 million people, also making it second largest city in the state. As with most New York areas, Brooklyn is filled with a great diversity of individuals from all ethnic makeups. There is a large Hispanic population in Brooklyn, as well as a large Chinese population. Visitors to Brooklyn will never have trouble getting around the city with the many transportation options available. Public bus, subway, rail, taxi cabs, and rental cars are all available to get you where you need to go. Brooklyn is connected to Manhattan by three bridges - the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges.