South American republic; capital Quito (7)

I believe the answer is:

ecuador

(Other definitions for ecuador that I've seen before include "South American country, capital Quito" , "Quito's nation" , "South American country on the equator" , "South American republic" , "Is Cora due out in South America?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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