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_15 (member_countries VARCHAR, area__km²_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which country has an area of 871,980 square km?
### Answer:
SELECT member_countries FROM table_name_15 WHERE area__km²_ = "871,980"