59 is an integer number that lies between 58 and 60. It is a composite number, meaning it can be divided by other numbers such as 3, 7, 11 and 59 itself.
In the decimal system of numeration 59 has the following representation: “59” which stands for fifty-nine.
In mathematics it has several uses in calculations such as when dealing with angles or fractions where its divisibility makes it easier to work out equations accurately without having to deal with decimals or remainders.
For example if you wanted to divide 360 degrees into equal parts then dividing this by 59 would give you 6° per part instead of 6° 0’1″ which would be more difficult to calculate accurately in your head or on paper!
It also appears frequently in popular culture – many films have titles featuring this number (such as “The Number 23”), while some video games feature levels numbered up until ‘level 59’. Finally there are plenty of references made about ‘the year 1959’, usually referring back nostalgically towards a time before technology was so advanced and life seemed simpler!