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Iisalmi has many good locations for playing sports. There is a very nice frisbee golf place near the
Paloisvuori ski center. There are also many good beaches in Iisalmi, for example Perttu's beach and the Beach of the City. Many beaches offer an opportunity for beach volleyball too. In winter time
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Heikkilä, Mikko. "Iidesjärvi ja
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