Hinterland

Etymology
From. First attested in the 15th century, in current use since the later 19th century.

Noun

 * 1) hinterland
 * 2) areas surrounding and serving an economic centre, especially when located away from the main direction of travel and commerce
 * 3)  remote areas, backwater
 * 4) areas lying beyond some given line or point, such as a river or mountain
 * 5)  rear areas away from the front
 * 1) areas lying beyond some given line or point, such as a river or mountain
 * 2)  rear areas away from the front

Usage notes

 * The German word has no particular maritime association, although, of course, sense 1.1 may refer to a port and sense 1.3 may refer to the coastline.
 * The plural has merely stylistic value, implying a certain vastness; compare.