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Did you know that the flag of Nepal is only national not rectangular or square?
The national flag of Nepal is indeed an intriguing historical exception, carrying powerful symbols alongside its uniqueness. Fashioned from two pennants, the flag holds a distinct combination of a crimson red color, signifying the Rhododendron- the national flower of Nepal, and blue borders embodying peace. The upper pennant symbolizes the peak of the Himalayas and contains an image of a white moon with a crescent of eight rays, representing the royal household. The lower pennant, depicting a white, twelve-rayed sun, symbolizes the Rana dynasty. Nevertheless, the emblematic meanings of the symbols are deep-seated in Hindu mythology. Historically, these pennants were used individually by different ruling dynasties until in 1962, they were merged into a single flag in the spirit of unification and nationalism. Hence, Nepal's flag symbolizes not just the nation's physical features and historical ruling families but also its deep-rooted cultural beliefs and traditions.

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