Cryptic Geography Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Meet old friends on this French island(7)
  2. 4. Hang an imposter in West Africa (5)
  3. 7. River in the Steel Belt (4)
  4. 9. German city made from an abbreviated periodical with socialite and an endless desire (9)
  5. 11. Sounds like the Dutch scoundrel's block on the river (9)
  6. 12. Capital city that was, then it wasn't, then it was again. (6)
  7. 13. Do large men make this move with the wind? (14)
  8. 14. Country surrounded by most of Generals with no right(6)
Down
  1. 1. This place is bare!
  2. 3. Canadian State dog? (8)
  3. 5. Gain a rent in South America (9)
  4. 6. An island supermarket - sounds chilly!(7)
  5. 7. The mountain that never wakes(7)
  6. 8. Ali Baba languishes in the waters here (4)
  7. 10. A gentle walk in Northumberland) (5)
  8. 11. Drilling platform and a capital (4)