Although falling short of the length of the Mississippi-Missouri, the Nile is at the head of all rivers as regards the length of its basin, which extends through 35 degrees of latitude..."
Nahiz eta Mississippi Missouri baino laburtxoagoa izan, Nilo da Munduko ibairik inportanteena bere altzoaren zabalari begiratuez gero, 35 gradu zabal hedatzen baita..."