West Asian republic; capital Damascus (5)

I believe the answer is:

syria

(Other definitions for syria that I've seen before include "Middle-Eastern country" , "Country bordering Lebanon" , "Middle East republic" , "Land" , "Conflict-torn country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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