Caraculo

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Caraculo (also known as Finlay) is a town in south-central Angola.

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It is served by a station on the southern line of Angolan Railways (CFM). Near this town the railway has been deviated from its original alignment to avoid steep gradients.

In 2008, a concrete sleeper factory was being established at this town.

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