South American republic whose capital is Santiago (5)

I believe the answer is:

chile

(Other definitions for chile that I've seen before include "Long, thin country" , "South American country" , "S American country, capital Santiago 95)" , "Long narrow country" , "S. American nation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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