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Flag of Nepal

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Quick Facts

Capital
Kathmandu
Flag adopted
1962
Population
29,911,840
Area
147,181 km²
Languages
Nepali
Currency
Nepalese rupee (₨) — NPR
Demonym
Nepalese
Government
federal parliamentary republic
Subregion
Southern Asia
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC+05:45
Independence
1768

Religions

  • Hindu 81.2%
  • Buddhist 8.2%
  • Muslim 5.1%
  • Kirat 3.2%
  • Christian 1.8%

About This Flag

The flag of Nepal is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular or square — it consists of two stacked triangular pennants forming a unique double-pennant shape. The crimson red body color represents the national flower (rhododendron) and the bravery of the Nepali people, while the blue border symbolizes peace and harmony.

The upper triangle bears a white crescent moon with eight visible rays and a crescent, and the lower triangle contains a white twelve-pointed sun. The moon represents the calm temperament of the Nepali people and the cool Himalayan climate, while the sun represents the fierce resolve and heat of the warriors.

The flag's geometric construction is precisely defined in Nepal's constitution.

What the colors & design mean

Crimson red symbolizes bravery and the national flower (rhododendron). The blue border represents peace and harmony. The moon symbolizes the calm, peaceful nature of the people and the shade of the Himalayas. The sun represents the fierce determination and warmth of the Nepali people.

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Pattern: Complex Design

Bordering countries (2)

🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India

Fun Facts

  • Nepal is the only country with a non-rectangular national flag — its unique double-pennant shape dates back centuries and is mathematically defined in the country's constitution with precise geometric instructions for construction.
  • The constitution of Nepal includes step-by-step instructions for drawing the flag using compass and ruler, spanning 24 specific steps — one of the most precisely defined flag constructions in the world.
  • Nepal is home to eight of the world's fourteen peaks over 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), the tallest mountain on Earth.
  • The flag's current design is based on the pennants of two rival branches of the ruling Rana dynasty, which were combined into a single national symbol in the 19th century.

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