text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_249512_2 (a_ VARCHAR, county_ies__ VARCHAR, place_name VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many counties have a place name of Macedonia?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(county_ies__)[a_] FROM table_249512_2 WHERE place_name = "Macedonia"