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Why do all flags have the shape of rectangle?
There is no specific reason, actually. Also, I know at least one flag does not; look up Ohio's flag. (alternate answer) Rectangles are a convenient shape to work with. You might also ask why pieces of paper are rectangular, books are rectangular, newspapers and magazines are rectangular, candy bars are rectangular, and so forth. It would be trickier to make pentagonal flags. Why give yourself extra work? Switzerland's flag is a square rather than a country; I think they had to get special permission for this. Rectangular flags appear to be golden rectangles which are said to look nicer, so perhaps this has something to do with it.
How many geometric shapes does the flag of the US have?
The U.S. flag has three shapes on it: the blue rectanglethat has the stars on it and the 13 long rectangular stripes that are red and white.
What flag is not a rectangle?
Nepal is the only country with a flag that is not a rectangle
Are rectangles and rectangular prisms the same thing?
No, rectangular prisms are 3 dimensional and rectangles are only 2 dimensional.
How is a rectangular prism different than rectangle?
A rectangular prism has 3 dimensions. Whereas the rectangle has only 2 dimensions.
What is the only flag that does not have four right angles?
The only current national flag to not be rectangular or square is that of Nepal.
Does Nepal have a rectangular flag?
No, Nepal's flag is the only none rectangular national flag, with the exception of the square flags of Switzerland and the Vatican City. The flag and more details are shown on the related link.
What is the only state in the US that doesn't have a rectangular flag?
Hawaii
Which Asian country is the only country not to have a rectangle flag?
Nepal is the only Asian country without a rectangular flag. Instead, it's flag is in the shape of two overlapping triangles.
What state has a rectangular flag in the US?
All states use a rectangular flag except Ohio.
How many countries have flags that are a single color?
Libya is the only one. A flag of rectangular green
Which country's flag is the only flag in the world which is not square or rectangular in shape?
the flag is nepal. its like two triangles put together on top of each other
Was the flag always rectangular?
yes
Why must flag have to be rectangle?
Flags do not have to be a rectangle. The flag of Nepal is not a rectangle. It is the only country in the world that is not rectangular. A rectangle is a simple shape to work with, so most flags are rectangles.
What countries don't have a rectangular flag?
nepal
Which country's flag is not square or rectangular in shape?
Nepal
What state doesn't have a flag?
Nepal's flag is shaped like a triangle fixed on top of another triangle. See Sources and related links for a picture.A square is a type of a rectangle. Hence, the square-shaped flag of Vatican City State and Switzerland are types of a rectangular flags.
