How to recognise Missouri on a map 

(Pronounced mi-zoor-ee)

Missouri's outline looks like a chef's stomach.

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

The chef's stomach was in misery (Missouri) because he hadn't eaten.

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: