The central highlands cover the southern part of the Truong Son Mountain range and comprise the provinces of Lam Dong, Daklak, Gia Lai and Kontum. The area is home to several ethnic minority groups with only about two million people, but has always been considered important due to its strategic location: close proximity to the Cambodian border
The Ho Chi Minh trail and national route 1A. During the Vietnam War, considerable fighting took place in this area which is now renowned for its cool climate, beautiful mountain scenery and tribal culture.