Landscape (noun)

1. A view or panorama of an area of countryside, typically one seen in a single direction.
2. An extensive area of land, typically one regarded as being visually attractive or remarkable in some way.
3. The visual features of a countryside or area of land, especially in terms of their appearance and cultural significance.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "a picture representing an area of land"): from dutch landschap, from land "land" + schap "shape, view".

Examples:

1. The house had a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.
2. His paintings of the Yorkshire landscape are well known.
3. The use of fire has a profound effect on the landscape and its ecosystems.
4. The landscape was dotted with small villages and farmhouses.
5. The cityscape was dominated by tall buildings and busy streets.