How to recognise Minnesota on a map 

(Pronounced min-uh-soh-tuh)

Minnesota's outline looks like a chef's hat.

To remember the appearance and location of the US state Minnesota on a map, use the following mnemonic:

The chef had a hat and underneath the hat was a mini soda (Minnesota).

NOTE:

Seven American states together look like a chef holding a number of baking trays. This is useful for remembering the shapes of the states and being able to recognise them on a map. 

The seven states are: