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ARRIERE-PAYS PORTUAIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Geography
  • Ports
DEF

The land which lies behind a seaport or ports and in which are distributed the bulk of the imports of that seaport or seaboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie économique
  • Ports
DEF

Étendue terrestre dans laquelle le port vend ses services et recrute sa clientèle.

DEF

Zone d'influence et d'attraction économique d'un port.

OBS

Dans l'usage, l'emploi du terme arrière-pays est fréquent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía económica
  • Puertos
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