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inland region
[ˈɪn.lənd ˈriː.dʒən]
noun
pl: inland regions
região do interior
1.
An area of land situated away from the coast; the interior part of a country or continent
The inland region of the country is known for its agriculture and natural resources.
A região do interior do país é conhecida por sua agricultura e recursos naturais.
2.
A geographical area located away from maritime borders and coastal influences
Many inland regions experience different weather patterns than coastal areas.
Muitas regiões do interior experimentam padrões climáticos diferentes das áreas costeiras.
Synonyms
interior region
landlocked region
backcountry
hinterland
Antonyms
coastal region
maritime region
littoral region
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
região do interior
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sertão
Used for remote inland areas, especially in Northeast Brazil
São Paulo
região interiorana
Alternative formal term
Portugal
região do interior
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go inland
inland waterways
inland trade
move to the interior
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