Geography

Hinterland

By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide

Definition: The rural outlying region that supports a town or city with agricultural products and raw materials.

Examples:

The hinterland ships fresh fruits, vegetables, and milk into the city to provide the village with the finest fresh products.

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