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The Only National Flag That Isn't a Rectangle

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The Only National Flag That Isn't a Rectangle
Arun Ghimire

Did you know Nepal has the world's only non-rectangular national flag? Its two stacked crimson pennants represent the Himalayas, with the sun and moon symbolizing the hope that Nepal lasts as long as they do. Fitting for a country whose mountains are still growing — Everest gains a few millimeters (less than a half of a centimeter) every year.

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