Damascus’s country (5)

I believe the answer is:

syria

(Other definitions for syria that I've seen before include "Mediterranean republic" , "Country bordering Iraq" , "Country bordering Israel" , "Antioch once its capital" , "Damascus is its capital city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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