West Asian republic whose capital is Damascus (5)

I believe the answer is:

syria

(Other definitions for syria that I've seen before include "In Mediterranean area" , "Arab country" , "Country bordering Iraq" , "Country bordering Israel" , "Good judgement, knowledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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