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_1717824_1 (south_asians_2001 VARCHAR, province VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the South Asian population in Nova Scotia in 2001?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT south_asians_2001 FROM table_1717824_1 WHERE province = "Nova Scotia"