Weylos Island

Weylos Island was an island on Mezlagob, and by 300 BBY it was the only area of the planet not consumed by the, as well as the only site not connected to the rest of the planet via public transportation.

Spanning roughly 200 square kilometers, Weylos Island was the possession of numerous wealthy Mezzel families down through the centuries, trading hands as one family came to power and bought (or otherwise acquired) it from another. When Mezlagob was united under a single world government following the devastating world war of 3,029 BBY, Weylos Island became the private retreat of the dictator and his chosen favorites.

The foundation of the Tetrarchy of Mezlagob saw Weylos Island again change hands, now becoming a retreat and sanctuary for the Tetrarchs. It became a target of complaints by Mezzels who felt they had not profited sufficiently from the Tetrarchy's rule. It was also widely viewed as a symbol of the Tetrarch's arrogance.

Following the Great Liberation, Weylos became a possession of the Golden Empire. Rather than continue its history as a private possession of rulers, Queen Rin Sakaros funded a company which turned it into a publically available resort and nature preserve.

Behind the scenes
"Besides, the rich and powerful always want some nature-type areas left open where they can build their private country retreats."

- Timothy Zahn

The concept of Weylos Island arose from both the above quote from Timothy Zahn (explaining his decision to include the on the otherwise ecumenopolitical ), as well as, the private retreat of  on.