Asian republic; capital Beirut (7)

I believe the answer is:

lebanon

(Other definitions for lebanon that I've seen before include "Its capital is Beirut" , "Ban Noel from the country" , "Neighbour of Israel" , "Eastern Mediterranean country" , "Nab Noel in eastern Med. country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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