Flag of Nepal
The flag of Nepal has a design all of its own. Its colors are red, blue and white. On it: a crescent and a sun. The current design dates from 1962. Nepal is in Asia, and its capital is Kathmandu. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 29.7 million |
| Area | 147,181 km² |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee |
| Colors | red, blue and white |
| Proportions | 1.219:1 |
| In use since | 1962 |
Which one is the flag of Nepal?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
MaldivesQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am wedged between the two most populous countries on Earth.
- Eight of the ten highest mountains in the world stand on my land or on my border.
- My flag is the only national flag that is not a rectangle.
- My calendar runs about 57 years ahead of the common one.
- My capital is called Kathmandu.
Flags of the neighbors
China
IndiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Nepal?
Red, blue and white. The flag of Nepal has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Nepal?
Kathmandu.
Which flags look like the flag of Nepal?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives.
When was the flag of Nepal adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1962.
What is the population of Nepal?
About 29.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 147,181 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.