hinterland

IPA: hˈɪntɝɫænd

The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
A remote or undeveloped area.
(figuratively) That which is unknown or unexplored about someone.
An area of land far from the sea.
(figuratively) Anything vague or ill-defined, especially something that is ill understood.

Examples of "hinterland" in Sentences

Attracting qualified doctors and nurses to the hinterland is a major challenge.
Another tiresome grand tour of the Canadian hinterland is planned, including a homecoming visit to the universities.
Fourth, Governor Palin has what the British Labour Party politician Denis Healy likes to call a "hinterland" - a life beyond politics.
"Tuscany!" my mom declared, at the cypress trees and red rooftops beyond, reminding me just how similar the French hinterland is to that of northern Italy.
Thus those who ventured into the hinterland were able to violate the rules of Kashruth, a code that sets up dietary rules, with a clear conscience, while remaining observant Jews.
Interestingly, we had discovered also just prior to his "recent trip to Europe" that our "hinterland" - possessing Sen Obama happened to possess a surprising lack of geographical knowledge