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The Carciapas (also known as Carcia's Pass or Carcia Pass) is a mountain pass in the Western Cape province of South Africa, connecting the towns of Ladismith and Riversdale. It was constructed by the renowned road engineer Thomas Bain and completed in 1879. The pass is 11.7 kilometers long and traverses the Langeberg mountain range. It was built to improve transport and communication between the interior and the coastal regions, facilitating the movement of goods and people during the late 19th century. The pass is named after the Carcia farm, through which it runs, and is noted for its scenic beauty and historical engineering significance.

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