Penélope Cruz's birthplace (5)

I believe the answer is:

spain

(Other definitions for spain that I've seen before include "Take pains to go there" , "Crazy pains?" , "holiday destination?" , "Kingdom" , "Catholic country" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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