On the more vegetated plains there are large numbers of springboks and gemsboks. The Kalahari Desert is a sand-covered plain. It has no permanent water but does have a large number of plants and animals. Giraffes, desert elephants and zebras are found in the northern regions, as well as lions, cheetahs and leopards. The drier southern region supports wildebeest and a variety of antelopes.
Switzerland, Franc. The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Switzerland Franc exchange rate is the EUR to CHF rate. The currency code for Francs is CHF, and the currency symbol is CHF. Below, you'll find Swiss Franc rates and a currency converter.
It was the currency shot heard around the world. On Jan. 15, 2015, Switzerland announced that it was going to scrap its currency peg of 1.20 to the euro. The Swiss franc immediately skyrocketed 20%.