Flag of Nepal
The only national flag that isn’t rectangular: two stacked crimson pennants bordered in blue, holding a white moon and a white sun.
- Colours
- red
- blue
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1962
What the flag of Nepal means
The only non-rectangular national flag, its two pennants are often said to stand for the Himalayas or for Hinduism and Buddhism. The moon and sun express the hope that the nation will last as long as they do. Crimson is the national colour, and blue stands for peace.
Where is Nepal?
Nepal is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Nepal adopted?
The current flag of Nepal was adopted in 1962.
What colours are on the flag of Nepal?
The main colours of the flag of Nepal are red, blue and white.