Sisämaassa

Sisämaassa is a Finnish geographical term meaning "inland" or "in the interior." It describes locations situated away from coastlines, as opposed to the coast or the sea. The expression is used in geography, planning, travel writing and everyday language to refer to inland parts of a country or region.

In Finland, sisämaassa generally refers to areas away from the Arctic and Baltic coasts. These regions tend to experience a more continental climate, with greater temperature variation between seasons, colder winters and warmer summers. The landscape is dominated by boreal forest and a dense network of lakes and rivers.

Population density in sisämaassa is typically lower than on the coast. Economic activity focuses on forestry, agriculture in suitable areas, and services in inland towns, with nature-based tourism (hiking, fishing, skiing) playing an important role in many inland communities.

The term is relative and context-dependent; its exact delineation depends on country, context, and the subject under discussion.