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_249512_2 (a_ VARCHAR, county_ies__ VARCHAR, place_name VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many counties have a place name of Macedonia?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(county_ies__)[a_] FROM table_249512_2 WHERE place_name = "Macedonia"