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The flag of the Kingdom of Nepal is unique in
the world as the only national flag not to be square or rectangular in design.
It is believed it originated in the late 19th century from 2 triangular flags, placed one above the other.
The moon symbol represented the royal family and the sun symbol
symbolised the Rana family, a family of Nepalese nobility that monopolised power in Nepal by establishing a line of hereditary prime ministers in the mid-19th century, lasting until 1950.
As part of a new constitution proclaimed by the Nepalese king in 1962, the facial
features that had appeared on the moon and sun symbols were removed.
The current design dates from the 16th of December 1962. |
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Crimson is a traditional Nepalese colour and the blue edge symbolises Nepal’s peaceful nature.
The two triangular sections of the flag represent the Himalayan Mountains and the two main religions of the nation, Buddhism and Hinduism.
The moon and sun symbols originally represented the royal family and the prime minister’s family, the Rana family. They also connote the
Kingdom of Nepal's desire to live as long as the sun and moon. |
