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_61 (gold VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of gold medals of slovakia, which has less than 1 silver medal?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(gold) FROM table_name_61 WHERE silver < 1 AND nation = "slovakia"