siseMaa
Sisemaa is an Estonian term that translates to “inland” or “interior land.” In geographic and planning contexts, it refers to the parts of a country or region that lie away from the coastline, encompassing hinterland areas, interior settlements, and inland transport networks. The word is used to contrast inland regions with coastal zones such as shorelines and ports.
Etymology and usage: Sisemaa is a compound of sis- meaning “inside” and maa meaning “land” or “country.”
Applications and implications: In policy and development debates, sisemaa concepts help frame questions about population distribution,
See also: inland; hinterland; interior; coastal region; Estonia geography.