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_23 (gold VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of gold with less than 1 silver, from Belgium?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(gold) FROM table_name_23 WHERE silver < 1 AND nation = "belgium"