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Flag of Nepal
The national flag of Nepal is one of only two
non-rectangular official jurisdictional flags in the world.The blue border denotes peace and harmony that has been
prevalent in the country since the age of Gautama Buddha, who was born in Nepal.
The crimson color is Nepal's national color, and it indicates the brave spirit of the Nepalese people.
The two triangles symbolize the Himalaya Mountains and represent the two major religions, Hinduism and
Buddhism. The red triangular flag has been a Hindu symbol of victory since the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The depiction of celestial bodies represents permanence, the hope that Nepal will last as long as the sun and the moon.
The moon symbolises that the Nepalese are soothing and calm, while the sun symbolises fierce resolve.
The moon also symbolizes the shades and the cool weather of the Himlayas, whereas the sun symbolizes the heat and the
high temperature at the lower part (Tarai) of Nepal.