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"