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Read about Mauritius' Vaping Ban

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Mauritius's Smoking law - Smoking is banned in public places or anywhere the public may access.
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located about 2,000 km off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It consists of the main island of Mauritius along with Rodrigues, Agaléga, and the Cargados Carajos Shoals, forming part of the Mascarene Islands . The country covers 2,040 km² and has a population of about 1.24 million people, with Port Louis as its capital and largest city . Mauritius is known for its multicultural society, where Mauritian Creole, Bhojpuri, French, and English are widely spoken, and for its diverse religious landscape, including Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam . Historically shaped by Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British influences, the country gained independence in 1968 and became a republic in 1992 . Today, Mauritius is recognized for its very high HDI (0.806), strong tourism sector, and unique natural features such as the underwater waterfall illusion near Le Morne Brabant.