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Nepal is a tiny Himalayan country between India and China. The Nepal flag proudly proclaims the country's sovereighnty over one of the most beautiful and diverse terrain on earth.
The Nepal flag possess one of the more unique designs among the many flags of other countries in the world. The flag of Nepal is a combination of two pennants. The Nepal flag is not quadrangular like the majority of the flags representing other independent countries of the world. The flag of Nepal is not a rectangular piece of cloth. The pennanted flag is used in all official functions of Nepal. The design of the Nepal flag is derived from the former Rana rulers of the country. It is the oldest official flag in the world.
The flag of Nepal has two colors. The two colors are blue and crimson. Blue is the color of the borders of the Nepal flag. The blue border represents everlasting harmony and peace in the country. The color is symbolic of Gautama Buddha, who was born in Nepal. The crimson color in the flag is the official national color of Nepal. The bright hued color represents the brave spirit of the Nepali population. The triangles of the flag notify the country as a Hindu nation. The painted Sun and Moon is representative of permanence. The flag is officially effective since December 16, 1962. Ordinary Nepalis proudly fly their Nepali flags on social occasions.
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