Mediterranean country, capital Damascus (5)
I believe the answer is:
syria
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'mediterranean country' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'capital damascus' is the second definition.
(I know this)
(Other definitions for syria that I've seen before include "Arab republic, independent since 1946" , "Conflict-torn country" , "Good judgement, knowledge" , "Eastern Mediterranean country" , "Damascus is its capital city" .)