Nepalese Flag
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| Date Added | 2024-08-09 |
[view source]Visual Elements
Nepalese flag, shaped in 2 connected triangles with red as the base color and 2 white symbols on it.
[view source]Cultural Context
The national flag of Nepal The Flag of Nepal, adopted in 1962 and formalized in the 2006 constitution, is the world’s only non-rectangular national flag, shaped like two stacked pennants. It features a crimson red background (symbolizing bravery and national flower, rhododendron), with a blue border (representing peace). The flag includes a white crescent moon with eight rays and a twelve-rayed sun, symbolizing hope, peace, and the Himalayan landscape. Its unique shape reflects Nepal’s cultural and historical identity, with roots in ancient traditions and Hindu-Buddhist symbolism. The flag’s design was simplified in 1962 from earlier, more complex versions.
Dominant Colors: Red, white Ancestor: Nepal Date Added: 2024-08-09 Sources: