The term 'Country Formerly Called Abyssinia' is referring to ETHIOPIA, which is an 8-letter word. ETHIOPIA is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is the second-most populous nation in the region. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. ETHIOPIA has a long and rich history, having been one of the oldest countries in the world. It was formerly known as Abyssinia, and was an independent kingdom for centuries before being annexed by Italy in 1936. ETHIOPIA regained its independence in 1941 and has since become a major player in the African Union.