backwater

A place that is extremely remote and/or isolated, such that it is removed from the reach and influence of the outside world and thus is often regarded as socially stagnant or backward. He grew up in a bit of a backwater, so his manners aren't exactly refined.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lachlan	-	Scottish, English (Australian)
Klasina	klah-SEE-nah	Dutch
Clementine	klə-mawn-TEEN	French
Rivers	['rivəz]
Chrystal	KRIS-təl	English
Lawrence	['lɔrəns]