Schedules 1 & 2: National Emblem and National Flag

Description

Schedule 1: National Emblem (Coat of Arms)

The National Emblem of Nepal represents the country's unity, geography, and values.

Key Elements: It depicts Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), green hills, the fertile Terai region, a golden map of Nepal, and two shaking hands (one female, one male) representing gender equality. The emblem is surrounded by garlands of Rhododendron (the national flower) and features the national flag at the top.
National Motto: At the base, it features the Sanskrit motto:

"जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी" (Mother and motherland are greater than heaven).

Nepal's flag is globally recognized for its unique non-quadrilateral design and mathematical precision.

Shape: The only non-quadrilateral (double-pennant) national flag in the world.
Colors: Crimson red background (representing bravery and the national flower, rhododendron) with a deep blue border (symbolizing peace and harmony).
Symbols:
- Upper pennant: A white crescent moon with eight rays (representing the calm and cool nature of the Nepalese people).
- Lower pennant: A white twelve-rayed sun (representing the fierce heat and determination of the Nepalese people).
Geometric Construction: Schedule 2 prescribes the precise geometric method for constructing the flag.

Flag Shape: The world's only non-rectangular flag.
Adopted Date: The standard design was adopted on December 16, 1962 (2019 BS), and preserved by the Constitution of 2015.
Positions: Moon on the upper pennant, Sun on the lower pennant.

Article Range

Schedule 1–2

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