Comoros is off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean between northern Mozambique and northern Madagascar. The country consists of three of the four main islands in the volcanic Comoros archipelago: Grande Comore, Mohéli and Anjouan. The fourth island in the island group, Mayotte, is not part of the country. Mayotte has voted against independence from France, but is claimed by Comoros. The country's territory also encompasses many smaller islands. Its name derives from the Arabic word qamar ("moon"), as seen depicted on its flag. The climate is a Tropical marine climate with  the rainy season from November to May. Volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills Highest point: Le Kartala (on Grand Comore) at 2,360 meters.