Flag of Nepal
- Country
- Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Continent
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1962
- Colours
- crimson, blue, white
What does the flag of Nepal mean?
The flag's crimson red is the colour of the rhododendron, the country's national flower. The blue border signifies peace. The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. The moon and sun express the hope that the nation will endure as long as these heavenly bodies.
Colours and what they stand for
crimson
The colour of the rhododendron, the country's national flower
blue
Peace
white
The moon and sun, representing the hope that the nation will last as long as they do
History
The flag was adopted in 1962. Nepal is the only country in the world with a non-rectangular flag.
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