It separated from Serbia in 2008 (6)

I believe the answer is:

kosovo

(Other definitions for kosovo that I've seen before include "Former province of Serbia that declared independence in 2008, capital Pristina" , "Balkan state declared independent in 2008" , "Serbian province, formerly" , "Balkan region declared independent in 2008" , "Land recently emerging" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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