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_11780179_1 (area__km²_ INTEGER, population VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the area (km²) for the country with a population of 16967000?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(area__km²_) FROM table_11780179_1 WHERE population = 16967000