The only country in the world whose flag is not square or rectangle is?

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  1. Sri Lanka
  2. Bhutan
  3. Maldives
  4. Nepal

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Option 4 : Nepal
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The correct answer is Nepal.Key Points

  • Nepal is the only country in the world that does not have a square or rectangular national flag.
  • Nepal's national flag is in a triangle shape.
  • Nepal's flag is a combination of two single pennons.
  • It was adopted on 16 December 1962.
  • The crimson-red color in Nepal's national flag indicates the bravery of the Nepali people.
  • The blue border in the national flag represents peace and harmony.
  • Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.

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Additional Information​ 

  • The national flag of India is in rectangular shape.
    • It was designed in the proportion of (width to length)2:3.
    • It was designed by Pingali Venkayya.
    • It was adopted on 22 July 1947.

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  • Srilanka Flag:

Flag of Sri Lanka

Bhutan Flag

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Maldives Flag:

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