hinterland
/ˈhɪntərˌlænd/Definitions
1. noun
A remote or rural area, especially one located beyond the edge of a city or town.
“The team of explorers ventured into the dense hinterland in search of the lost city.”
2. noun
A region of a country that is economically or culturally underdeveloped, especially in comparison to more prosperous areas.
“The government implemented policies to boost economic growth in the country’s hinterland regions.”