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_1399994_5 (partner VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many partners were there in 1988?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(partner) FROM table_1399994_5 WHERE year = "1988"