The capital of Mongolia (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

ulan bator

'the capital of mongolia' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ulan bator that I've seen before include "capital city" , "Mongol city" , "eastern city" , "Mongolian capital" , "Mongolian city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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