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_1717824_1 (south_asians_2001 VARCHAR, province VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the South Asian population in Nova Scotia in 2001?
### Answer:
SELECT south_asians_2001 FROM table_1717824_1 WHERE province = "Nova Scotia"