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The map below shows the areas where Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen came top in the first round of the French election on Sunday April 23.

Mr Macron claimed victory with 24 per cent of the vote, followed by Ms Le Pen with 21 per cent. The two rivals knocked out France's mainstream candidates.

Pro-EU centrist Mr Macron is the new French President after storming to victory in the second round on Sunday. ELECTION RESULTS MAP

Centrist and former banker Mr Macron had overwhelming support from people living in large cities like Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon.

But Ms Le Pen performed better in National Front strongholds in the south of the country and the French rust belt in northeastern France.