What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asian and European country without borders (5)" mean?

The definition is "Asian". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ROMANIA (synonym of "European country") [stripping: "without borders"]; definition: "Asian" The answer is OMANI.

Asian and European country without borders (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29158 | 26 Across | 2023-08-25 flower

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