Persian suffix meaning "land" (4)

I believe the answer is:

stan

(Other definitions for stan that I've seen before include "guy" , "One of the comic duo" , "Laurel and Hardy, . . . . and Ollie" , "- Laurel, comedian" , "- Laurel, Hardy's partner" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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