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Also known as the backcountry, back country, the back country, backwater

thumb|The Pocosin cabin along the Appalachian Trail in [[Shenandoah National Park.]]

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region
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Said to be same as
hinterland
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different from
backwater

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Encyclopedic overview

7 sections
Contents
  • Terminology
  • Backcountry and wilderness within United States national parks
  • Use of the term "backcountry" in New Zealand and Australia
  • Backcountry in Australia
  • Hazards
  • See also
  • References

thumb|The Pocosin cabin along the Appalachian Trail in [[Shenandoah National Park.]]

In geography, a backcountry, back country or backwater is a geographical area that is remote, undeveloped, isolated, or difficult to access. These areas are typically rural or mountainous and sparsely populated.

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