It’s a go-to question at bar trivia: what is the only national flag in the world that isn’t rectangular or square? The answer is Nepal. But beyond the simple fact of its uncommon shape, Nepal ...

Before the establishment of democracy in Nepal – originally in 1990, then again in 2008 – it was forbidden for most regular Nepalis to display flags at their homes.

Nepal’s flag is a popular one among flag obsessives, who refer to themselves as vexillologists. ... “Maps and flags have an interesting cultural and geographical overlay,” says Kaye.

Nepal’s unusual flag shape has also become a challenge for international events. At the Olympics, there is a rule that all flags must be displayed in a 2×3 ratio , which can result in some of ...

Nepal’s unusual flag shape has also become a challenge for international events. At the Olympics, there is a rule that all flags must be displayed in a 2×3 ratio , which can result in some of ...