#1 Germany
Austerity and economic hardship throughout Europe have, according to this year's BBC/GlobeScan/PIPA survey, done little to dampen global enthusiasm for Germany. The annual poll found Germany to be the most popular country in the world. Surprisingly, Germany even polled well in austerity-wracked countries like Spain. As BBC analyst Stephen Evans put it, "after a year when she has been depicted offensively on placards in a Nazi uniform, in protests from Athens to Madrid, it turns out that many admire the country." (Germany polled rather poorly, however, in Greece.) Back to the beginning of the list. (AP Photo)
