What does the cryptic crossword clue "Airing disarray about European country (7)" mean?

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AIRING ("Airing") + E (abbreviation of "European") [anagram: "disarray"] = NIGERIA; definition: "country" The answer is NIGERIA.

Airing disarray about European country (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24038 | 18 Down | 2007-03-30 flower

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