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_1008653_1 (capital___endonym__ VARCHAR, country___endonym__ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many capital cities does Australia have?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(capital___endonym__) FROM table_1008653_1 WHERE country___endonym__ = "Australia"