hinterland
Definitions
The remote areas of a country that are away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.
The region lying beyond the major metropolitan or cultural centers of a country.
Examples
The remote village was located deep in the hinterland, far from the bustling coastal cities.
The river served as a vital trade route connecting the industrial port to the agricultural hinterland.
Explorers ventured into the unexplored hinterland, hoping to map the vast, rugged terrain.
Synonyms
backcountry outback boondocks wilderness interior backwoods bush