outskirts
Definitions
The outer edges or fringes of a town, city, or district.
The remote or less populated parts of a specific area or region.
Examples
They decided to build their new house on the outskirts of the city to enjoy the peace and quiet.
The factory is located on the outskirts of town, far away from the residential neighborhoods.
We drove through the outskirts of the capital, passing many small shops and industrial warehouses.