Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_222771_1 (numeric_code VARCHAR, alpha_3_code VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the number reference for LIE?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT numeric_code FROM table_222771_1 WHERE alpha_3_code = "LIE"