CNN —It’s a go-to question at bar trivia: what is the only national flag in the world that isn’t rectangular or square shaped? But beyond the simple fact of its uncommon shape, Nepal’s flag is a bit of a mystery. Rupakheti is quick to point out that even Nepali history scholars aren’t completely sure about the full backstory of the national flag. A Nepali men's football team fan gets the national flag painted on her face before a friendly match with India in 2021. “National flags could only be unfurled and could only be displayed at government premises,” explains Rupakheti.

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Persons: CNN — It’s, ”, Sanjog Rupakheti, Rupakheti, aren’t, Subash Shrestha, Henry Ambrose Oldfield, Perceval Landon, Landon, Ted Kaye, Kaye, “, ” Kaye, King Mahendra, it’s Organizations: CNN, College of, India, American Vexillogical Association, NAVA, IOC Locations: Nepal, South Asia, Massachusetts, British, –, Asia