The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BACKWOODS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "remote country area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remote country area = backwoods.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BACKWOODS mean?
BACKWOODS noun- Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
- A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
- Pertaining to the backwoods.
- Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.