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The term "hinterland" refers to a region that is closely linked economically to a nearby town or city. Originally, it described the backcountry of a port or coastal settlement, meaning the land in back of it.1

There are two main types of hinterlands related to ports:
* Export hinterland: The region where goods shipped from the port originate.1
* Import hinterland: The region for which goods shipped to the port are destined.1

The term "hinterland" has also come to describe the tributary region of any city, including metropolitan areas.1

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