Hinterland (noun)

1. A remote and undeveloped area, especially one beyond the coastal region of a country.
2. The rural area or countryside located far from a city or town.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: german, literally 'land behind', from hinter 'behind' + land 'land'.

Examples:

1. The hinterland of the Amazon rainforest is home to many indigenous tribes.
2. Tourists tend to stay in the coastal towns, never venturing into the hinterland.
3. Many people in the hinterland still live off the land and hunt for their food.
4. The hinterland of the city was filled with rolling hills and farm fields.
5. The hinterland is dotted with small villages, each with its own unique culture.