The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal acquired its flag in December 1962. Since then, it has not changed and is used as one of the most important symbols. The unusual flag of Nepal, whose photographs every traveler in Asia probably has, is interesting both in the sense of shades and in its original form. Let us dwell on each detail in more detail.
Modern look
Surprisingly, the flag of Nepal does not have a rectangular shape! It is practically the only standard in the world with such outstanding proportions. The cloth is created from two triangles located vertically one above the other. Each of them is a symbol of the two branches of the Rana Dynasty, the family that has ruled the country since the beginning of the nineteenth century for a hundred years. The main area of each of the triangles is bright red. The edges are bordered by a blue stripe. On the upper pennant is a stylized moon in the form of a horizontal crescent, and on the lower is a star with twelve rays, designed to depict the sun.
Value
Symbols of heavenly bodies, depicted on pennants, serve as signs of hope - for the tranquility and peaceful existence of the state. Nepalese believe that the essence is that the moon and the sun will always be in the sky. That is why they include the flag of Nepal.
The emblem repeats similar symbols. In the center are the footprints of the god Goraknath, above them is the crown, and on the sides are crossed flags and kukri knives, symbolizing the courage of citizens and their willingness to always help relatives. The emblem also has the inscription “Mother and Motherland is more important than the kingdom of heaven”, this is an old heraldic motto, and on the background are schematic drawings of a cow, pheasant, Himalayan mountains and the contours of the state. The colors in which the Nepal flag is executed have the following meanings. Red is the national shade of the country. The blue bar is designed to indicate the desire for peaceful coexistence with all other peoples.
History of occurrence
The modern banner has been used since the end of 1962. Then, a new constitution was adopted in the country. After the revolution, there was a return to absolute monarchy. Such a system has been preserved for several decades, but even after its change, the chosen symbolism has remained the same. The flag of Nepal is unique - there are square-shaped panels in the world, but triangular, and even including two elements at once, simply does not exist. This makes it easy to remember the symbolism of a given state — it cannot be confused with any other.