Dak Lak is located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, and is home to quite a few indigenous ethnic minorities, such as the Rade, the Jarai and the Mnong, among others.
The province covers an area of 13,125 km2. It consists of 15 administrative units including Buon Ma Thuot City, Town Lake and the district of Buon Ea H’Leo, Easup, Krong Nang, Krong Buk, Buon Don, Cu M’gar, Ea Kar, M’Drac, Krong Pac , Krong Ana, Krong Bong, Lak, Cu Kuin.