Open country in southern Africa (4)

I believe the answer is:

veld

(Other definitions for veld that I've seen before include "Open country in S Africa" , "Sort of country" , "Open grassland of southern Africa" , "High grassland in southern Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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