Words in the News - hinterland

hinterland

1. Land lying behind something, esp a coast or the shore of a river
2. Remote or undeveloped areas of a country
3. An area located near and dependent on a large city, esp a port

Examples from wsj.com:
"Mr. Gou's plans for Hon Hai and its affiliates reflect a broader shift in China's economic development toward faster growth in the hinterland."
"Interestingly, unlike the Northeast the South seems to be characterized by large metropolitan areas such as Atlana, Houston and Dallas remaining affordable, while the hinterlands are not nearly as underpriced as one might expect."