Land of a strange laity (5)

I believe the answer is:

italy

(Other definitions for italy that I've seen before include "South European country" , "Southern European country" , "Original member of the European Economic Community" , "Land for strange laity" , "Founder member of the EEC" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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