Definitions
- Referring to the undeveloped or less populated areas located away from the coast or major cities. - Describing rural or remote regions that are not easily accessible or well-connected. - Talking about the interior or inland areas of a country or region.
- Referring to the area beyond the coastal or border regions, often associated with trade and transportation. - Describing the inland or remote areas that are economically connected to a major city or port. - Talking about the less developed or industrialized regions surrounding a metropolitan area.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to areas that are away from major cities or coastal regions.
- 2Both can describe rural or remote regions.
- 3Both can imply a sense of being less developed or industrialized.
- 4Both can be used to talk about the interior or inland areas of a country or region.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Backland specifically refers to areas away from the coast or major cities, while hinterland refers to the area beyond the coastal or border regions.
- 2Economic Connection: Hinterland implies an economic connection to a major city or port, while backland does not necessarily have this association.
- 3Trade and Transportation: Hinterland is often associated with trade and transportation, while backland does not have this connotation.
- 4Development: Hinterland can imply a less developed or industrialized region surrounding a metropolitan area, while backland generally refers to undeveloped or less populated areas.
- 5Usage: Hinterland is more commonly used in everyday language, while backland is less common and may be more specific to certain contexts.
Remember this!
Backland and hinterland both refer to areas that are away from major cities or coastal regions. However, the difference between them lies in their location, economic connection, trade and transportation implications, development, and usage. Backland specifically refers to undeveloped or less populated areas away from the coast or major cities, while hinterland refers to the area beyond the coastal or border regions and often implies an economic connection to a major city or port.
