This is the 62nd most frequent German word.
viele
"Viele" means "many" or "a lot" in English.
In this sentence, 'viele' modifies the noun 'Freunde', indicating a large quantity of friends belonging to the subject, me.
Ich habe viele Freunde in meiner Stadt.
I have many friends in my city.
'Viele' is used to denote the large, undefined group of 'Menschen' (people) who share a liking for travel.
Viele Menschen reisen gern in exotische Länder.
Many people like to travel to exotic countries.
Here, 'viele' describes the plural noun 'Möglichkeiten', referring to an abundance of options or choices available.