Republic in southern Africa (8)

I believe the answer is:

botswana

(Other definitions for botswana that I've seen before include "Boa wasn't found in the African state" , "Southern African nation" , "Landlocked country in Southern Africa" , "Boa wasn't found out in the Africa" , "Does Santa bow awkwardly to the African state?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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