Which European countries are Brits most positive about?

New data from YouGov has revealed the European countries that Brits view most positively.

Unsurprisingly, the United Kingdom itself comes out top of the list – with 78% per cent viewing their homeland favourable. It is closely followed by the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

Other countries viewed positively include Denmark, Italy, Spain, Germany and France – with a string of others, including Lithuania and Hungary, drawing neutrality from discerning Brits.

Just one European country is viewed negatively by Brits: Russia.

Perhaps most remarkably, the data also shows that 3 per cent of Britons have never heard of Ireland, while 20 per cent have never heard of San Marino.

Check out the data for yourself here.

Henry Goodwin

Henry is a reporter with a keen interest in politics and current affairs. He read History at the University of Cambridge and has a Masters in Newspaper Journalism from City, University of London. Follow him on Twitter: @HenGoodwin.