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_name_38 (area_2006_km² INTEGER, area_1996_km² INTEGER)
### Question:
Which area 2006 km² has an area 1996 km² smaller than 17.31?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(area_2006_km²) FROM table_name_38 WHERE area_1996_km² < 17.31