Which is the Only National Flag in the World That is Neither Square Nor Rectangular?
Only one country in the world boasts of a flag that is neither square nor rectangular in shape. Learn which country it belongs to and what makes the flag special.
Flag is one of the most important identities of a country and most of the country in the world have rectangular flags, some have square flags, but there is only one national flag in the world that is not rectangular or square.
Let us explore which country in the world has this unique flag and also learn about the speciality of the flag and what do the colours and symbols of the flag represent.
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Nepal: Country with Unique Flag
Nepal is the only in the world that is exceptional when it comes to its shape. While most of the flags are rectangular with some flags square in shape, Nepal’s flag appears in the form of two triangular pennons stacked with each other. This makes it the most unique flag in the world.
What does the Colours of the Nepal Flag Represent?
The Nepal flag is made of two primary colours: crimson red and blue. The crimson red colour represents the bravery of the Nepali people and also the colour of the national flower of Nepal which is rhododendron flower, it is also called as Lali Gurans in Nepali.
The blue colour represents peace and harmony and also the water resources of the Nepal.
What does the Symbols in the Nepal Flag Represent?
Besides the two colours, there is a third colour in the Nepal flag which is used to represent the two symbols of moon and sun. The colour white represents calmness and purity and the sun and moon represent eternal longevity.
In other words, it means that the country of Nepal should stay prosperous till the time sun and moon are there.
When was the National Flag Adopted in Nepal?
The national flag of Nepal was officially adopted on December 16, 1962. It also coincided with the formation of a new constitutional government under King Mahendra.
What is the Capital and Currency of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, it is also the most populous city in Nepal with around 1.4 million residents. Pokhara is the largest city in Nepal by area.
The currency of Nepal is Nepalese Rupee, 1 Nepali Rupee is equal to 0.63 Indian rupees.
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