The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EXCLAVE
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The straight part
We know that "remote part of country" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remote part of country = exclave.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXCLAVE mean?
EXCLAVE noun- A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part
- A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.