The hinterland is the land or district behind the borders of a coast or river. Specifically, by the doctrine of the hinterland, the Word is applied to the inland region lying behind a port, claimed by the state that owns the coast. The area from which products are delivered to a port for shipping elsewhere is that port's hinterland. Contrast foreland, which is the places to which a port ships.
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