What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mountain in African country (5)" mean?

The definition is "African country". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEN (synonym of "Mountain") + IN (synonym of "in"); definition: "African country" The answer is BENIN.

Mountain in African country (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29109 | 3 Down | 2023-06-29 flower

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