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Ross

I believe the answer is:

korea

(Other definitions for korea that I've seen before include "Divided Asian peninsula" , "Asian territory, two countries" , "Divided Asian country" , "region in Asia" , "Country (North/South)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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