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_43 (total INTEGER, gold VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which Total has Gold smaller than 12, and a Nation of hong kong (hkg)?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(total) FROM table_name_43 WHERE gold < 12 AND nation = "hong kong (hkg)"