Country whose capital is Santiago (5)

I believe the answer is:

chile

(Other definitions for chile that I've seen before include "S American country, capital Santiago 95)" , "Long, thin country" , "S. American nation" , "Long narrow country" , "Country liberated by Bernardo O'Higgins" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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