Cryptic Countries #2

Another one for those who enjoy cryptic crosswords, or would like to learn...
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Quiz by colmaggio
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Last updated: September 5, 2016
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Explanation
A vital mix for Russian neighbour
LATVIA
A VITAL - anagram of LATVIA
Sounds like a large nation in a hurry
RUSSIA
Rusher sounds like RUSSIA
There is no right way to spell this cold place
NORWAY
NO + R + WAY
Eleven come between myself and company, speaking Spanish
MEXICO
ME + XI + CO
Roughly draw an African nation
RWANDA
DRAW AN - anagram of RWANDA
For hours, Dan runs around near the Caribbean
HONDURAS
HOURS DAN - anagram of HONDURAS
Is Mr Franklin at home on the Atlantic coast?
BENIN
is BEN IN?
Noted for solid triangles, from Type G components
EGYPT
TYPE G - anagram of Egypt (noted for pyramids)
Anger set down in this green place
IRELAND
Anger = IRE, set down = LAND
World Cup winner with lots after bigger second half
GERMANY
lots = MANY, after second half of bigGER
Ban evil oil supply leaders from this beautiful island
BARBADOS
Ban = BAR, evil = BAD, leaders/first letters of Oil Supply
Spanish agreement to make a mistake with beer (a single) in Africa
SIERRA LEONE
SI + ERR + ALE + ONE
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Level 71
Sep 5, 2016
Very cryptic and clever indeed
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Level 62
Oct 27, 2022
Good one.