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The division of a circle into 360 degrees dates back to ancient civilizations, particularly the Babylonians, who used a base-60 numbering system. They approximated the year to 360 days and associated this with the circular motion of celestial bodies. This division facilitated calculations in astronomy and geometry, and it became a standard that persists in modern mathematics and navigation. The choice of 360 also allows for many divisors, making it convenient for dividing circles into equal parts.

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