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An outstanding part of the country (4)

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This clue could be a double definition.

'an outstanding part' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both natural objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'country' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'of the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ness that I've seen before include "head" , "Headland, promontory" , "Scottish Loch famed for monster" , "Where you're reputed to see monster" , "Loch of monster fame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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