South American country whose capital is 62-Across (4)

I believe the answer is:

peru

(Other definitions for peru that I've seen before include "S American country, capital Lima" , "Andes republic" , "Homeland of Paddington Bear" , "Country of Lima, Cuzco and Paddington Bear" , "South American state" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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