Flag of Nepal
Colors
#DC143C
#003893
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
The two triangles represent the Himalayas and the two main religions (Hinduism and Buddhism). The sun and moon symbolize the hope that Nepal will last as long as these celestial bodies.
History
The two pennants were combined in the 19th century. Nepal is the only country in the world with a non-rectangular flag.
Curiosities
It is the only non-rectangular national flag in the world. The exact geometric construction is specified in the constitution with mathematical equations.
