Most populous Central American nation (9)

I believe the answer is:

guatemala

(Other definitions for guatemala that I've seen before include "Central American state" , "Republic in Central America" , "Central American country" , "Latin American place" , "Spanish-speaking country in Central America" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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