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_17251764_1 (shire VARCHAR, area_in_km_2 VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many shire in the land of area in km 2 is 27.17
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(shire) FROM table_17251764_1 WHERE area_in_km_2 = "27.17"