This country merged with Poland during the 16th century to become for a time the largest country in Europe.
In this country, Kazys Grinius was overthrown in a 1926 coup by Antanas Smetona, and its current independence was fought for by the group Sąjūdis. This country was earlier ruled by Vytenis, who is sometimes considered the first ruler in the Gediminid Dynasty. Its only King, Mindaugas, united its five regions, including Samogitia, after converting to Catholicism. This country merged with Poland during the 16th century to become for a time the largest country in Europe. Name this nation which was part of the Soviet Union until it became independent along with its neighbors Latvia and Estonia.
In this country, Kazys Grinius was overthrown in a 1926 coup by Antanas Smetona, and its current independence was fought for by the group Sąjūdis.
Lithuania