Faculty of Pharmacy

automotive, iron and steel, household appliances and electronics, textiles and apparel,
consumer goods, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cement, building materials,
glass, ceramics and financial services. The economy is based on free-market principles,
although the state sector is still quite large.
PublicHolidays
Jan. 1st. New Year's Day
April 23rd. National Independence and Children's Day, (anniversary of the
establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly)
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration and Youth & Sports Day (the arrival of Atatürk in
Samsun, and the beginning of the War of Independence)
August 30th. Victory Day, (victory over invading forces in 1922)
October 29th Republic Day. (anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic)
Ramazan Bayramı / Sugar Feast :Three-day festival to celebrate the end of the fast of
Ramazan.
Kurban Bayramı / Sacrifies Feast : Four-day festival (The dates of these religious
festivals occur 12 days earlier each year.)
Climate:
The Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts display a typical Mediterranean climate
of hot summers and mild winters. July and August are the hottest months with
temperatures around 30°C. The humidity is a little high during summer in these regions.
Temperatures increase a few degrees when traveling to the south and water
temperatures also become warmer. The swimming season is from June to September
along the Marmara and North Aegean coasts, while it is from April to October on the
South Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.The Black Sea Region has a moderate climate;
the summers are warm and winters are mild. In this region the rainfalls are heavier than
in any other region. The swimming season in the Black Sea Region is from June to early
September and the weather is not so dependable. There is quite a difference between
the coastal regions and the inland regions which are at higher altitudes. The climate
reaches its extremes in central and eastern Anatolia with hot, dry summers when the
temperatures may reach even 38-40°C, and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn are
best for sightseeing and traveling.
Electricity :
Turkey has 220 V power system. Please check your electric appliances before you use
them.
Hours
Working hours are usually between 9 am - 6pm. For most offices and many bank