African republic whose capital is Cairo (5)

I believe the answer is:

egypt

(Other definitions for egypt that I've seen before include "Nile country" , "NE African country" , "Country of pyramids" , "North East African republic" , "Republic of North Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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