<p>The fact is a European country has never colonised Nepal. The trend of rectangular flags is generated mostly by European nations. Later almost every present-day country got inspired by that when creating their modernised flags. But Nepal kept the original.</p>

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Why is Nepal’s flag not rectangular?
By Amruta pathare, 13 August, 2024

We took you through the fascinating history behind the colourful flag of Malaysia last time. This month, we’re back again with another story about the flag of Nepal! Read on to learn more about it…

A flag represents a free nation and symbolises a nation’s nationality, national unity, and pride. Almost all the countries are represented by a rectangular or square flag except Nepal.