✔ Nepal is a country with lots of uniqueness in South Asia. It has two triangular shapes in the flag of Nepal including a blue border, and a crimson red body, with the sun and moon on both triangles in which the country lies through the southern slant of the Himalayan mountain ranges. Any country never colonized Nepal.
✔ In the past, the British came to colonize the whole country but were unsuccessful. In 2008, after a long decade period of violence and unstable negotiation, Finally Nepal was declared as a country of a democratic republic. It is a landlocked country situated between India and China. The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Introduction To the Flag Of Nepal:
✔ All the countries around the world have their own identity, culture, language, own flag Similarly, Nepal also has its own Unique Flag which is way more different than others.
✔ The National Flag of Nepal is the world’s only triangular-shaped Flag. It is in non-rectangular or non-quadrangular shape. In the context of Nepal, the National Flag of Nepal was embraced in 1982.
✔ It was made up of two red pennants( pennons) attached with a blue border. It is used as the official flag of Nepal. It is also used in state flags and civil flags.
✔ Shankar Nath Rimal, a civil engineer, designed the flag at the request of King Mahendra. The flag of Nepal has two colors Crimson Red and Dark Blue.
Origin and different significance of the Flag of Nepal:
1. Origins of the Flag
✔ In past, triangular-shaped flags in Southern Asia were very common, since it was light in size the flag waved even in the lowest wind, which made the flag visible over long distances. We can find evidence of triangular flags in Hinduism.
✔ The flag’s history is indistinct and there is no information of its creator. Nepal has traditionally and historically used both quadrilateral flags as well as triangular flags throughout its history.
✔ The modern flag is a combination of the ancient flag of the Mustang Kingdom and the Gorkha Kingdom whereas the colour scheme of the modern flag is adopted from the Mustang State. Before 1962, both symbols on the flag, the sun and the moon, had human faces.
Given table is the list of the Flag of Nepal which was used before and is still in use:
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
 | 19th Century | Former Flag of Nepal | Double pennants( pennons) with sun and the crescent moon without border. |
 | 1856-1930 B.C | Former Flag of Nepal | Double pennants( pennons) with the sun and the crescent moon along with edited faces and with green border. |
 | 1930-1962 | Former Flag of Nepal | Double pennants( pennons) with a sun and a crescent moon with a Dark Blue border. |
 | 1962- Present | Present Flag of Nepal | Double pennants( pennons) with the sun and the crescent moon without the face to update the new one. |
2. Symbolic Significance
a. The Sun and Moon
✔ Representation of the monarchy and the people
✔ The concept of eternal sovereignty
b. The Scarlet Red Color
✔ Symbolizing bravery, valour, and sacrifice
c. The Blue Border
✔ Representing peace, prosperity, and harmony
3. Design and Dimensions
a. Geometric Shape and Proportions
✔ The unique pentagonal shape
✔ The specific measurements and ratios
b. Colors and Their Placement
✔ The arrangement of the sun, moon, and border
✔ The exact shades of red and blue
4. Usage and Protocol
a. Official Flag
✔ Government and state institutions
✔ National holidays and ceremonies
b. Civil Flag
✔ Public use and by individuals
c. Etiquette and Respect
✔ Proper display and handling of the flag
5. Cultural and National Significance
a. Role in Nepalese Identity
✔ Symbol of unity and pride
✔ Connection to the nation’s history and heritage
b. Use in Everyday Life
✔ Flags on buildings, vehicles, and personal items
✔ Patriotic songs and anthems
c. Impact on International Relations
✔ Recognition and representation of Nepal abroad
6. Additional Topics (Optional)
a. Comparison with Other Flags
✔ Similarities and differences with neighbouring countries
✔ Unique features of the Nepalese flag
b. Flag Controversies and Debates
✔ Historical or contemporary discussions surrounding the flag
c. Flag-Related Art and Culture
✔ Artistic representations and cultural expressions
d. Future of the Flag
✔ Potential changes or adaptations in the future
Why Nepal flag is not rectangular?
✔ The answer to the question may be simpler if we ask the question in another way: why all the country’s national flag is non-triangular except Nepal?
✔ All the countries in the world have adopted non-triangular (Rectangular or Square) European vexillological tradition whereas Nepal is the only country which maintained its ancient tradition till now among the lots of countries. It was adopted on 16 December 1962 under the Nepalese constitution.
✔ The moon on the flag represents the cool weather of the Himalayan region, whereas the sun represents the warmth and high temperatures of the southern lowlands (Terai).
✔ The sun and moon not only signify the longevity of the nation but also the stylized moon to represent the calm demeanour and purity of the spirit of the Nepali people, and the stylized sun to represent their fierce resolve.
