What is another word for up country?
Pronunciation: [ˌʌp kˈʌntɹi] (IPA) 
Up country is a commonly used term that refers to rural areas or regions located away from big cities. It generally implies a place that is remote, undeveloped and has limited access to modern amenities. Synonyms for the term include hinterland, backwoods, bush, outback, backcountry, boondocks and countryside. Each of these synonyms, like up country, conjures up an image of a place that is idyllic yet harsh, serene yet unwelcoming. They are all used to describe places that are geographically and culturally distant from urban areas and are associated with a slower pace of life, simpler living and traditional values.
