Flag of Nepal
The flag of Nepal is the only national flag that is not a rectangle. It is made of two stacked triangular pennants in crimson red, edged with a blue border. The upper pennant holds a white crescent moon, and the lower pennant holds a white sun with twelve triangular rays.
Colors
- Red #D81838 · 63%
- Blue #083898 · 23%
- White #F8F8F8 · 13%
Proportions: 1:1
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Nepal
Crimson is the color of the rhododendron, Nepal's national flower, and a traditional color of victory, while the blue border stands for peace. The two pennants are often linked to the Himalayas or to Hinduism and Buddhism, and the moon and sun express the hope that Nepal will last as long as they do. The current design was set out in the constitution of 1962.
Map of Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, set along the central Himalayas. It lies between China (Tibet) to the north and India to the east, south and west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Nepal?
The flag of Nepal is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Nepal?
The flag of Nepal has a ratio of 1:1 (height to width).
What does the flag of Nepal mean?
Crimson is the color of the rhododendron, Nepal's national flower, and a traditional color of victory, while the blue border stands for peace. The two pennants are often linked to the Himalayas or to Hinduism and Buddhism, and the moon and sun express the hope that Nepal will last as long as they do. The current design was set out in the constitution of 1962.
Can I download the flag of Nepal?
Yes: this page has the flag of Nepal as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Drawn by Pumbaa80, Achim1999).
