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The Highland's Dak Lak province (also spelt Dac Lac) was the largest of Vietnam's Central Highland provinces until the new province of Dak Nong was sliced out of its's southwest. The remainder holds interesting natural attractions including lakes, waterfalls and national parks, which can be visited from the provincial capital of Buon Ma Thuot. The province is also well known for it's minority tribes whose relationship with Vietnam's central government is best described as uneasy.
The roots of this poor relationship rest in Dak Lak's history. It was originally a part of the Kingdom of Champa and was annexed by Vietnam in the 16th century. Until then the population was largely comprised of minority tribes but once annexed, the Vietnamese government pursued a policy of resettlement of ethnic Vietnamese into the region. Throughout this period the area saw considerable foment and rebellion against the central authorities and their policies. These troubles continued throughout French colonial rule, when large plantations, primarily coffee and rubber, were established.
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