hinterland

1. The land directly adjacent to and inland from a coast.
2. a. A region remote from urban areas; backcountry.
   b. A region situated beyond metropolitan centers of culture.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : hinter, behind (from Middle High German, from Old High German hintar; see ko- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + Land, land (from Middle High German lant, from Old High German; see lendh- in Indo-European roots)