What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small island in centre of this nation (5)" mean?

The definition is "nation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AIT (synonym="small island") in HI (synonym="HI") = HAITI; definition: "nation" The answer is HAITI.

Small island in centre of this nation (5)

Times Cryptic #28706 | 25 Across | 2023-09-12 flower

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